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Tired witnesses and suspects can give unreliable statements (Level A1) — A public restroom with three urinals and three lights

Tired witnesses and suspects can give unreliable statementsCEFR A1

10 Mar 2026

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Adapted from Lisa Schmitz - Iowa State, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by David Klein, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • Many people who go to court are very tired and anxious.
  • Sleep loss can make memory and judgment worse.
  • Police often interview people late at night or after waits.
  • Tired people may speak less clearly in police interviews.
  • Extreme tiredness can cause confusion and doubt.
  • Confused people may agree with wrong information.
  • This can lead to false confessions or mistakes.
  • Courts should record when and how long interviews lasted.

Difficult words

  • anxious — Feeling nervous or worried about something.
  • memory — Ability to keep and remember information.
  • judgment — Ability to make a good or fair decision.
  • interview — A formal talk where someone asks questions.
    interviews
  • confusion — A state of being unclear or mixed up.
  • false confession — A statement admitting guilt that is not true.
    false confessions

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Discussion questions

  • Have you ever been very tired before an important event?
  • Do you think interviews should be recorded?
  • Do you find it hard to remember things when you are tired?

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