Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults What is Pathological Demand Avoidance? People with Pathological Demand Avoidance or PDA are driven to avoid demands due to their high anxiety levels when they feel that they are not in control. PDA is increasingly recognised as being part of the autism spectrum. Some psychologists refer to it as a […]
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Read More »
What is Psychology? Psychology is the science of mental life. The discipline is of relevance to professionals working in various areas of the legal profession. How Expert Witness Psychologists Assist in Criminal Proceedings Expert Witness Psychologists are often called on by criminal law experts to advise on whether an individual needs an intermediary to participate
Expert Witness Psychologists Read More »
Test of Fitness to Plead in R v Pritchard To determine whether a Defendant is fit to plead and fit to stand trial the information gathered during the expert witness psychologist assessment must be analysed in the context of the fitness to plead and fitness to stand trial test developed from the case of R
“Suggestibility has been shown by psychologists to cause false confessions. Psychologists have demonstrated conformity, obedience and compliance can cause illegal behaviour. An assessment by an expert psychologist of a defendant who is considered to be suggestible or compliant is a crucial part of constructing a defence that ensures there are no miscarriages of justice.” What
Suggestibility Assessments Read More »
