Detective Inspector Chen is leading an investigation into a series of high-profile local burglaries. As part of the investigation, he and an appropriate adult must interview the main suspect. The suspect is 15 years of age and has a diagnosed learning difficulty.
DI Chen is under intense pressure from the local community and media to secure a breakthrough. The interview is scheduled to take place in 10 days' time and will be video-recorded. Currently, no physical forensic evidence has been recovered from the crime scenes.
Ethical interview techniques (such as the PEACE model) are going to be used during the interview.
Evaluate ethical interview techniques as they will be used by Detective Inspector Chen.
You must make reference to the context in your answer.
120 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Psychology Content, covering Biological explanations of crime, Social explanations of crime, Cognitive and ethical interview techniques, Psychological formulation of offending, Cognitive-behavioural treatment for offenders, Biological treatment for offenders, Factors influencing eye-witness testimony, Factors influencing jury decision-making, Individual differences, and Developmental psychology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.