Period: 05.10.2023-04.10.2027. Programme: COST Action https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA22128/

It is well chronicled both from the literature and actual cases that law enforcement agencies in most countries remain unaware of the investigative interviewing approach, undertaking unethical practices, characterized by guilt presumption and confession-orientation that often rely on psychological manipulation, intimidation or physical torture, and can lead to miscarriages of justice and failed investigations.

This Action involves a timely and much-needed strategy of convening regional and in-country networks of researchers, practitioners and policy makers working with each other and with the Action Team to build on our early work to enable wider implementation of the ‘Mendez Principles’, ending cruel and inhumane practices that have adversely affected so many lives through unethical interrogations.

EKA representative, Associate Professor Karina Zalcmane, is engaged in CA22128 as a Member of the Working group WG2 - Law, Human Rights, Criminal Justice Themes.