Interrogation Tactics of a Suspect (Accused) in Cases of Crimes Committed Against Journalists in Connection with Their Professional Activities

• Main Authors: Y. M. Mazunin, M. A. Boiko
• Format: Article
• Language: Russian
• Published: Omsk Law Academy 2018-06-01
• Series: Сибирское юридическое обозрение
• Subjects: crime; investigation; interrogation; suspect (accused); interrogation tactics; journalist; professional activity
• Online Access: https://www.siberianlawreview.ru/jour/article/view/35

The article reveals the most effective tactical methods developed by science, forensic and investigative practices used in the interrogation of persons suspected (accused) of committing crimes against journalists in connection with their legitimate professional activities. Describes the issues needed to clarify during the production of the interrogation of these persons. Focuses on tactics to overcome resistance on the part of the interviewee and conflict situations emerging in the course of his interrogation. The conclusions made in the article indicate that the position of the interrogated person, her role in the Commission of the crime, as well as her psychological state, official position and relations with the victim preceding the Commission of the crime should be taken into account when preparing and conducting the interrogation of the suspect (accused) in the cases of the considered category.