Unraveling Memory Distortion in Legal Contexts

This chapter explores the complexities of memory distortion and its significant implications in legal contexts, particularly concerning sexual assault cases. It highlights how memory is not a precise retrieval system but a reconstructive process influenced by biases and external narratives, challenging traditional views of eyewitness reliability. Through psychological studies, the chapter emphasizes the equal susceptibility of both complainants and accused individuals to memory distortion, advocating for a more nuanced understanding in judicial processes.