Faye Skelton

In this enlightening discussion, Faye Skelton, a cognitive psychologist and expert on miscarriages of justice, dives into the chilling details of Scotland's witch hunts in 1597. She explores the psychological tactics used to extract false confessions, revealing how fear and paranoia of the unknown fueled these injustices. Skelton draws compelling parallels between historical witch hunts and modern interrogation methods, emphasizing the fragility of justice and the human psyche's susceptibility to coercion during moments of national crisis.