Beyond a Reasonable Doubt - podcast by Davidhorn

In Ireland, suspects have been recorded on video since 1997. Interviewers are still required to write down everything by hand at the same time. Dr Adrian Gates spent his career as the national lead on investigative interview training in An Garda Síochána — and his doctoral research has now quantified the cost of that contradiction. In this episode of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Dr Ivar Fahsing spea...

Recorded live at the Davidhorn Police Interview Summit 2026 in Manchester, Dr Ivar Fahsing speaks with Vasylyna Yavorska — Ukrainian lawyer, criminal justice reformer, and CEO of JUST Group — about what it means to try to transform a criminal justice system in the middle of a war. Vasylyna has coordinated Ukraine's national team of investigative interviewing experts since 2017. In this conversatio...

In this episode of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, host Dr Ivar Fahsing speaks with Therese Maria Rytter, international human rights lawyer and outgoing Vice-President of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT), about the critical intersection of legal safeguards, investigative interviewing, and the prevention of torture across Europe. After nearly 12 years with the CPT and 30 years...

What shapes an investigator's mindset — and does it matter more than their training? In this episode, Dr. Ivar Fahsing speaks with Ahmet Demirden, criminal justice academic and former Toronto Police Service officer, about the psychology behind investigative interviewing practice. Drawing on two decades of experience across Canada, Turkey, and international training contexts, Ahmet Demirden introdu...

Dr Ivar Fahsing speaks with Dr Julia Korkman — psychologist, researcher, and one of the leading voices in legal psychology in the Nordic region — about what investigative interviewing looks like in Finland: what works, what doesn't, and why the gaps matter. In this episode: - Why human memory is the core material of criminal justice — and why so few professionals are trained in it - How the desire...

Every major interviewing framework - PEACE, KREATIV, ORBIT - distils to the same essentials: stay nice, ask good questions, and listen. So why does confession-driven culture remain so deeply embedded, even in systems that have formally adopted investigative interviewing? In this episode of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, host Børge Hansen speaks with two leading members of iIIRG - the International Inv...

Denmark implemented investigative interviewing standards in 2015, yet officers were convicted of coercion in 2021. Thomas Skou Roer reveals why and what's next. In this candid and thought-provoking episode of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, host Ivar Fahsing speaks with Thomas Skou Roer, associate professor at University College Copenhagen and former Danish criminal detective with 18 years of service,...

What does it take to implement investigative interviewing across an entire nation's criminal justice system? In this episode, recorded in Hua Hin, Thailand, Dr Ivar Fahsing speaks with Ms. Santanee Ditsayabut — senior prosecutor at the Office of the Attorney General of Thailand and Director of the Secretariat of the Nitivajra Institute — about Thailand's landmark efforts to embed ethical, evidence...

Discover how Norwegian police are transforming investigative work through innovation and artificial intelligence. Join host Børge Hansen (CEO, Davidhorn) in conversation with three experts from Norway's law enforcement community: Kjeld Hendrik Helland-Hansen and Oddvar Moldestad (Forensic Investigators, Western Police District) and Bente Skattør (Senior Advisor ICT and Innovation, Norwegian Police...

In this episode, we speak with Carly McAuley and Maxime Cole from Triangle, a UK-based organisation specialising in investigative interviewing of children and vulnerable adults. Carly McAuley and Maxime Cole shared with us Triangle's approach to investigative interviewing with children and vulnerable adults. The conversation explores how very young children - even two and three-year-olds - can pro...

** LIVE at Davidhorn Police Interview Summit 2025 ** This conversation explores the nuances of interviewing techniques in law enforcement, focusing on the Orbit model and its relationship with the PEACE model. Prof. Laurence Alison and Dr. Ivar Fahsing discuss the importance of evidence-based practices, cultural influences on police interviewing, and the evolution of techniques over time. They ref...

This conversation explores the development and impact of the Barnahus model in Iceland, a pioneering approach to child protection and justice for victims of sexual abuse. Bragi Guðbrandsson shares insights from his 25-year involvement in establishing Barnahus, detailing the challenges faced in the Icelandic child protection system, the innovative solutions implemented, and the model's influence on...

Dr. Ivar Fahsing chats about the transformative world of investigative interviewing with Prof. Eric Shepherd, highlighting its profound evolution. They explore the global influence of Mendez Centers, advocating for ethical interviewing techniques that challenge traditional, confession-focused police practices. Emphasising the importance of respect, empathy, and understanding cultural differences,...

In this conversation, Professor Dave Walsh and Dr. Ivar Fahsing discuss the ImpleMendez initiative, which aims to implement the Mendez Principles in investigative interviewing practices globally. He highlights the importance of collaboration across various disciplines, the evolution of interviewing techniques, and the significance of reflective practice and ongoing training. The conversation also...

In this episode of the “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” podcast, Dr. Patrick Tidmarsh discusses the complexities of investigating sexual crimes, emphasising the importance of understanding offenders, victim experiences, and the need for effective interviewing techniques. He highlights the shift in policing practices over the years, the detrimental effects of victim blaming, and the critical role of lis...

This conversation between Dr. Ivar Fahsing and Investigative Interviewing legend - Prof. Ray Bull, explores the evolution of police interviewing techniques. Prof. Bull focuses his influence on moving away from “common sense” interviewing, implementing the PEACE method and its impact on police training and cultural awareness in the UK and throughout Europe.   The discussion highlights understanding...

In this conversation, Mark Fallon shares his extensive background in investigative interviewing and counterterrorism, detailing his experiences with the NCIS and the impact of 9/11 on interrogation practices. He discusses the ethical implications of interrogation techniques, particularly in the context of the Enhanced Interrogation Techniques (EIT) program and emphasises the importance of research...

Fanny Aboagye, Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Police Force, discusses the UN Manual on Investigative Interviewing launch and its impact on investigations in Africa in particular. The Manual emphasises the importance of obtaining accurate information through ethical interviewing techniques and avoiding coercive methods. A key takeaway is the need for change in how interviews are conducted, foc...

In this conversation, Børge Hansen interviews Becky Milne, a Professor of Forensic Psychology, about her journey in the field and her work on investigative interviewing. Becky shares how her experiences in Ethiopia and visiting the United Nations inspired her to work for society and give a voice to those who need it. She discusses the importance of collaboration between academics and practitioners...

Børge Hansen, the podcast host and CEO of Davidhorn takes us into the world of human rights, justice, and the powerful practice of Investigative Interviewing with Gisle Kvanvig from Norwegian Center of Human Rights . Together, they'll talk about the release of the Manual on Investigative Interviewin for Criminal Invastigations , how this work supports a very important goal - the United Nations’ Su...

Emily Alison, a research associate, author and psychologist at the University of Liverpool, discusses the Orbit method (Observing Rapport-Based Interpersonal Techniques) of investigative interviewing and the importance of rapport building.   The Orbit method is a structured approach to communication that focuses on building trust and understanding with the interviewee, ultimately leading to more a...

Welcome to the second episode of "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt”. In this session, Dr. Ivar Fahsing sits down with Prof. Juan Méndez, a renowned human rights advocate and former UN Special Rapporteur on Torture. Recorded in New York during the launch of the UN Manual on Investigative Interviewing for Criminal Investigation, this episode offers a deep dive into Prof. Méndez's crucial role in shaping gu...

In this first episode of 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt,' we explore the origins and transformative journey of Investigative Interviewing in Norway with pioneers Dr. Ivar A. Fahsing and Dr. Asbjørn Rachlew. They discuss their early challenges in shifting law enforcement mindsets and the strategic moves to take their innovative methods to a global audience. The episode examines the necessity of exporti...