The Méndez Principles. Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering

The Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations and Information Gathering or the "Méndez Principles" aim to modify police practices by replacing coercive interrogations with rapport-based interviews. Based on science, law, and ethics, the Méndez Principles propose a concrete alternative to interrogation methods that rely on coercion to extract confessions. They improve the results of investigations, fully respect human rights and enhance trust in the State. Here you can also download The Principles in 15 different languages.

Key wordsConvention against Torture / torture / torture prevention

CountriesGlobal

CategoryManuals and guidelines / Organisation / Publication