Comparative Analysis of Investigative Interviewing: A German and England & Wales Comparison

This project examines investigative interviewing practices involving juvenile suspects in Germany and England & Wales, with a focus on how procedural frameworks reflect psychological research on memory, suggestibility, and developmental vulnerability. The study adopts a qualitative, document-based approach, analysing legal frameworks, policy documents, and professional guidance relevant to the conduct of police interviews with adolescents. The research aims to assess the extent to which existing procedures support effective participation and safeguard reliability and fairness in the investigative process. This OSF project is used to organise research materials, and support transparency throughout the dissertation process.