Tactics to avoid false testimony

This thesis is devoted to interrogation, detection of lies and tactics of overcoming them. Large part of this work is devoted to ordination of findings of criminology and forensic psychology on this issue. These findings are complemented by practical examples. Important part of this thesis consists of an analysis of real interrogation with a demonstration of possible practical applications of the lie detection techniques and the tactics of overcoming false testimony. The introductory chapter of the thesis is focused on general theoretical analysis of interrogation, with an emphasis on the legal side of things. Very important part of the process of overcoming false testimony is the lie itself, to which the second chapter is devoted. The impact of usage of interrogation tactics on the interrogated in order to overcome the alleged false statements is related to the issue of false confessions and self-incrimination, because interrogator's real task is not to obtain the testimony he wants to hear, but to obtain a just and truthful testimony. Improper interrogation procedure may leads to false confessions and may result in miscarriages of justice. The third chapter is devoted to tactics of overcoming a false testimony. The following chapter is devoted to possible interrogation mistakes that have a..