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Question 9

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Two private investigators are reviewing a witness statement from a road traffic collision.

"Initially, the witness was certain that the vehicle running the red light was a bright red SUV," says Maya. "But after she chatted with other bystanders waiting at the bus stop, she changed her account, claiming it was actually a dark blue hatchback and that her memory was probably influenced by what they said."

"That makes her testimony highly unreliable for our client's defence," replies Liam.


Discuss the effect of post-event discussion on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. Refer to the conversation above in your answer.

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