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that they have told the truth. However, in the days immediately after the interview, when
the suspect has discussed his confession with his colleagues and lawyers, it is not unusual
for him to turn and make allegations of improper treatment and to go on the attack. There is
little you can do about this except to know in your heart that you have acted properly, fairly
and reported the facts accurately.

Monkeys on the liar’s back

Always remember that the liar has two monkeys on his back (see Figure 3.12). The subcon-
scious monkey always wants to blurt out the truth and give away what the person is really
thinking, his emotions and attitudes. It is the ultimate ‘supergrass’. It is a very dangerous
monkey, and the liar has to try to keep it carefully and consciously under control. The memory
monkey also knows the deep truth: it is a database of unbridled accuracy. When set free, it
will always state the facts.

From now on, when you are confronted by someone you suspect is not telling you the
truth, put on some new spectacles and look at him in a different way.

So from today onwards become a keen observer of human behaviour and remember the
monkeys on the liar’s back. It will make you a much more effective truth finder!

Memory

Subconscious

Figure 3.12 The two monkeys – the subconscious and memory