Accuracy of eye witness identifications distorted by colour

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New research has found that slight variations in the background colours of green screens used for police identity parades can increase the likelihood of false IDs of innocent suspects.

The research is led by Dr Catriona Havard, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the OU.

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