Confession Definitions and Miscarriages of Justice Quiz

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What does the term 'fabricated confessions' refer to?

Confessions where benefits outweigh the costs

Confessions given without external pressure

Confessions made under coercion

Confessions invented by the police that were never made (correct)

Which of the following best describes a 'false confession'?

Confession given without any external pressure

Voluntary confession with no benefits involved

Confession where suspect believes they committed the crime

Coerced-compliant confession to escape a stressful situation (correct)

How have fabricated confessions become much harder to do since PACE?

Because suspects are less likely to confess falsely

Due to the presence of Codes C, E, and F (correct)

With the introduction of harsher punishment for confessions

As a result of increased external pressure on suspects

What distinguishes a 'coerced-compliant' false confession?

The benefits of confessing outweigh the costs Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario does a suspect experience a 'coerced-internalised' false confession?

When the suspect genuinely believes they committed the crime Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons for excluding confessions in English law?

If the confession is false or unreliable Signup and view all the answers

Under s. 76 PACE 1984, what conditions require a confession to be excluded?

If the confession was obtained through oppressive methods Signup and view all the answers

How does s. 78 PACE 1984 differ from s. 76 PACE 1984 in terms of excluding confessions?

S. 78 gives courts discretion to exclude confessions while s. 76 must exclude in certain circumstances Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances would a confession be excluded under s. 76(2)(a) of PACE 1984?

If the confession was obtained through oppressive means Signup and view all the answers

What factor does s. 76 PACE 1984 consider when determining the reliability of a confession?

The personal characteristics of the accused Signup and view all the answers

Confession Definitions and Miscarriages of Justice Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does the term 'fabricated confessions' refer to?

Which of the following best describes a 'false confession'?

How have fabricated confessions become much harder to do since PACE?

What distinguishes a 'coerced-compliant' false confession?

In what scenario does a suspect experience a 'coerced-internalised' false confession?

What is one of the main reasons for excluding confessions in English law?

Under s. 76 PACE 1984, what conditions require a confession to be excluded?

How does s. 78 PACE 1984 differ from s. 76 PACE 1984 in terms of excluding confessions?

In what circumstances would a confession be excluded under s. 76(2)(a) of PACE 1984?

What factor does s. 76 PACE 1984 consider when determining the reliability of a confession?

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