A recent academic gathering focused on the complex relationship between truth and deception, drawing participation from leading experts in the field. The event, known as “Teisės psichologo diena,” was held for the third time at the Faculty of Philosophy, featuring Professor Ilona Laurinaitytė, head of the Research Center for Law and Psychology at Vilnius University, alongside colleagues and students, Ksenija Čunichina and Violeta Cimalanskaitė-Kazlauskienė. The central theme of the discussions was the role of psychologists when assessing veracity in legal contexts, including court proceedings and other law enforcement institutions.
A specialized workshop addressed the common question: what are the observable signs of deception? Furthermore, the seminar explored the appropriate professional posture that psychologists should adopt when their expertise is sought to determine whether a statement is truthful or false within the framework of law. During the session, experts debated the reliability of detecting falsehood.
One key area of focus was the interpretation of nonverbal cues. Addressing the role of the forensic expert, Alexander Izotov advised that legal psychologists must adopt a cautious and modest professional stance. He emphasized that while signs of falsehood are often associated with body language and nonverbal communication, these indicators alone should not form definitive conclusions.
The discussions underscored the need for rigorous, nuanced assessment when advising the law system on matters of truth.
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