The article discusses the dangers of interrogating minors, drawing on the Netflix mini-series 'Adolescence' featuring a 13-year-old boy accused of murder. It highlights that children have a limited understanding of the legal system and are generally worse than adults at assessing risk. The emotional vulnerability of kids during stressful situations, such as police interrogations, is emphasized. Recent legislative efforts in various U.S. states aim to protect minors by restricting coercive interrogation methods. Overall, the article advocates for adaptations in interrogation techniques to accommodate the unique vulnerabilities of children.
Kids know less about their legal rights compared to adults, and they struggle with risk assessment during interrogations, making them more susceptible to coercive tactics.
Interrogating minors requires special care, as traditional adult methods can lead to false confessions, particularly through the use of deceptive tactics that kids may not comprehend.
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