Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Vance is leading an investigation into a major industrial espionage case at an aerospace research facility. A key prototype design was leaked to an international competitor. DCI Vance is preparing to interview the prime suspect, an 18-year-old junior technician who has a diagnosed autism spectrum condition (ASC) and high levels of social anxiety. An appropriate adult will be present during the interview.
DCI Vance is under severe pressure from both the Ministry of Defence and the aerospace firm's board of directors to resolve the case quickly, as multi-million pound contracts are at risk. The interview is scheduled to take place in 5 days' time and will be audio-visually recorded. At present, no direct physical or digital evidence links the suspect to the leak, as system logs were wiped.
Ethical interviewing techniques, such as the PEACE model, are to be used during the interview.
Evaluate ethical interview techniques as they will be used by Detective Chief Inspector Vance.
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.