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Memory and the Law Working Party


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The Memory and Law Working Party was established to review the scientific study of human memory and the relevant legal issues, including the role of expert evidence.


Guidelines on Memory and the Law: Recommendations from the Scientific Study of Human Memory

The guidelines provide straightforward accounts of scientific findings and thinking about the nature of memory and memories to those who have to make judgements on memory evidence in criminal and civil proceedings.

There are sections on legal and psychological considerations, vulnerable groups, memory, trauma and stress, witness interviews and statements and identification parades. Each section provides an overview of the relevant evidence and also provides recommended reading and technical references for those who wish to follow up on any points.

Memory and the Law Guidelines

For further details please contact Liz Beech (e-mail: liz.beech@bps.org.uk; tel: +44 (0)116 252 9928).

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