Samenvatting

Suspects with a mental retardation are a vulnerable group in the judicial investigation. This group of suspects is more susceptible to influence and there is an increased risk of getting an incomplete, inaccurate and inconsistent statement. That is the reason why on an extremely careful manner should be dealt with these suspects. It appears that this degree of care in an interrogatory often will not be respected. This article analyses the current safeguards surrounding the interrogation of mentally retarded suspects. It remains to be seen whether the current rules for the interrogation of mental retarded suspects will safeguard their position adequately.