coercive interrogation

Coercive interrogation involves using pressure, threats, or other uncomfortable tactics to extract information or confessions from someone. It often includes physical or psychological methods that diminish the person’s ability to resist, such as threats of harm, deprivation, or intimidation. The goal is to break down the individual’s defenses so they reveal what they know, but this approach can lead to unreliable information and raises significant ethical and legal concerns about fairness and human rights.