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Interviewing cooperating witnesses in organised crime cases in Poland [Recurso eletrónico] : lessons to learn from the principles on effective interviewing for investigations and information gathering / Denis Solodov
European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin, Luxembourg, Special conference (Edition n. 7, 2026), p. 113-123
Edição especial da conferência n.º 7 da “CEPOL R&S Conference 2024/2025”, subordinada ao tema “Tackling the World of High-Risk Criminal Networks (HRCN)", que teve lugar em Ostia (Roma), nos dias 25 a 27 de março de 2025.
CRIME ORGANIZADO, TESTEMUNHA, ENTREVISTA, TÉCNICAS DE ENTREVISTA, ACTUAÇÃO POLICIAL, POLÓNIA
Interviewing cooperating witnesses in organised crime cases presents unique challenges and opportunities for law enforcement. The paper examines, within this context, the application of the principles on effective interviewing for investigations and information gathering (the Méndez principles), adopted under the auspices of the United Nations, to enhance the efficacy and integrity of information gathering during criminal investigations. The Méndez principles, which emphasise non-coercive, ethical and scientifically grounded interviewing techniques, provide a framework for improving the accuracy and reliability of cooperating witnesses’ testimonies, mitigating biases and reducing associated risks. The author outlines the significance of integrating the Méndez principles into the national criminal justice system to foster trustworthy investigative outcomes with these in mind. This approach addresses the complexities of organised crime cases, ensuring that cooperating witnesses provide valuable and reliable information to support the pursuit of justice
