Abstract:
Confessions are an important part of the legal process since they are used as evidence in
criminal investigations and trials. The purpose of this essay is to present a thorough
analysis of the psychological aspects that affect confession in the legal context. Studying
psychological concepts like coercion, suggestibility, false memory, and the influence of
mental health is necessary to comprehend the complexities of how people confess to
crimes.Thepaper explores the psychological strategies used in police interrogations,
emphasizing the possibility of coercion and the impact of authority figures on the
confession process. It talks on how some interrogation methods can cause people to make
up confessions, emphasizing how vulnerable people are when they're stressed, tired, or
under psychological pressure.Conclusively, it is imperative for legal practitioners,
politicians, and psychologists to possess a thorough comprehension of the psychological
elements present in confessions. An impartial administration of justice and the defense of
individual rights within the judicial system can be achieved by acknowledging and
reducing the effects of coercion on the confession process.
