Credibility Criteria

1. A claim in the form of "If this....then that, provided that, given that" predictions (12, 6)
6. Prejudice in favour of one side rather than another, nothing to gain by outcome but influenced by beliefs etc. selective in evidence given to support others (4)
7. Skills, experience and training give someone specialist knowledge and judgement, accurate evidence reliable (9)
8. Past performance, behaviour and character, not very reliable (10)

2. Neutral in dispute no connection to either parties involved no motive to lie, give balanced account (10)
3. A statement or judgement that can be challenged cannot be believed until verified (5)
4. Ability to see/hear/observe affected by medical conditions, influence of alcohol/drugs, distractions, distress (7, 2, 8)
5. Provide motive to lie or distort because of personal interest in situation, will gain personally from outcome (6, 8)
9. Whether evidence from one witness agrees with other witnesses' accounts, are they consistent not conflicting (13)
10. Reason that would support opponents argument rather than counter so seems balanced (7, 9)

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