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In the infamous case of the Birmingham Six, a severe miscarriage of justice occurred due to a false confession during interrogation. This case marked a turning point in British criminal psychology, prompting changes in how interrogations are conducted. Our course, 'Criminal Confession & Interrogation in Britain', explores these historical turning points and provides a comprehensive view of how criminal psychology impacts the justice process in the UK today.
Learning Outcomes:
Acquired an in-depth understanding of the English law on confessions.
Gained knowledge on interrogation practices in Britain.
Understood the implications of the Royal Commission's research on individuals at risk during police custody.
Identified potential oppressive police interviewing tactics used in Britain.
Comprehended various theories on why suspects may confess.
Learned about the psychological assessment of false confessions and the effects of substances on the reliability of testimonies.
Dive into the intriguing realm of criminal psychology, beginning with a solid foundation on the English law on confessions. Unravel the mysteries of interrogation in Britain and probe into the significance of the Royal Commission's research on the protection of persons in police custody. Then, move on to the darker side of interrogation: oppressive police interviewing tactics that can taint the justice process. Discover the psychological motives behind a suspect's confession and learn how to differentiate truth from falsehood.
In the second half of the course, journey through the assessment of false confessions, understanding how to discern psychological indicators of truth and deception. Learn about the influence of drugs and alcohol on the reliability of testimonies, tying together all these complex aspects of criminal psychology. By the end of the course, you will have gained a solid understanding of the profound impact criminal psychology has on interrogation and confessions in Britain.
Certification
Upon the successful completion of the course, all learners will be eligible to receive a certificate titled Criminal Psychology - Confession & Interrogation to acknowledge their achievement. We are delighted to offer two formats for your certificate: PDF and Hardcopy.
PDF Certificate: This digital version of your certificate will be available for you to download and print for totally FREE.
Hard copy Certificate: For those who wish to have a physical token of their achievement, we offer a high-quality, printed certificate. This hardcopy certificate is also provided free of charge. However, please note that delivery fees apply.
UK Delivery: If your shipping address is within the United Kingdom, the delivery fee will be only £3.99.
International Delivery: For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee will be only £10.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Aspiring and existing criminal psychologists looking to deepen their understanding of criminal psychology.
Law students or professionals interested in criminal psychology as it pertains to confessions and interrogations.
Police officers and detectives seeking knowledge on interrogation methods and understanding confessions.
Social workers and counsellors working with individuals in the criminal justice system.
Legal scholars and researchers focused on improving the understanding of criminal psychology.
Any individual with a keen interest in criminal psychology and its role within the British justice system.
Criminal Psychologist - Salary range: £31,700 - £52,000
Legal Consultant (Criminal Psychology) - Salary range: £30,000 - £60,000
Police Officer/Detective - Salary range: £21,000 - £55,000
Social Worker (Criminal Justice) - Salary range: £24,000 - £40,000
Forensic Psychologist - Salary range: £31,700 - £52,000
Academia: Lecturer/Researcher in Criminal Psychology - Salary range: £33,000 - £48,000
Digital certificate
Digital certificate - Included
Hard copy certificate
Hard copy certificate - Included
Hardcopy Certificate (UK Delivery):
For those who wish to have a physical token of their achievement, we offer a high-quality, printed certificate. This hardcopy certificate is also provided free of charge. However, please note that delivery fees apply. If your shipping address is within the United Kingdom, the delivery fee will be only £3.99.
Hardcopy Certificate (International Delivery):
For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10.
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