Event overview
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Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit Invited Speaker Series, 2011/12 NB: This event originally scheduled for 1 November 2011
Abstract
Eyewitness identification decisions from 1,039 real lineups conducted in England in 2009-10 were analyzed. Identification procedures have undergone dramatic change in the United Kingdom over recent years. Video lineups are now standard procedure, in which each lineup member is seen sequentially. The whole lineup is seen twice before the witness can make a decision, and the witness can request additional viewings of the lineup. Consistent with prior field studies using live parades, the suspect identification rate was 39%, the filler identification rate was 26%, and the lineup rejection rate was 35%. Repeated viewing was strongly associated with increased filler identification rates, suggesting that witnesses who requested additional viewings were more willing to guess. Factors associated with lineup outcomes such as the age difference between the suspect and the witness, the type of crime committed, and delay will be briefly discussed. Finally, Prof Memon present proposed changes to the guidance on the conduct of identification parades funded by an ESRC funded knowledge transfer grant.
Biography
Prof Memon is currently Professor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London. She is a Fellow of both the British Psychological Society and the Association of Psychological Science. She is an Associate Editor of both “Applied Cognitive Psychology” and “The Psychologist”. Prof Memon’s main area of expertise is Applied Social and Cognitive Psychology and she has been conducting research in the Psychology and Law area for 25 years. Her research is international with collaborations in Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, North America, Germany and Sweden. She has received numerous awards to support her research and has over 90 publications.
APRU Invited Speaker Programme
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2011 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm |
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