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Unit 3 Vested Interest

Evaluating the credibility of evidence is crucial, particularly considering the vested interests of those presenting it. Individuals, such as lawyers and doctors, have a significant stake in maintaining their reputations since their careers and livelihoods depend on it.

Unit 3 Vested Interest

Unit 3 Vested Interest

Government Spin

"Spin" is a term sometimes use to discribe the ways in which governments select information. (Selecting info that support government policies)
Attemp to justify their actions. It present information in such a way that it creates a favorable impression on their policies, decision and actions

Corporate Crime

Crimes commited by large business organizations provide an obvios example of a vested interest to lie
They can result in public disgrace, end careers, bankuptcy and a jail sentence

The tabacco Industry

Vested interest in hiding the hamful effects on health of smoking

Assesing credibility

Important to assess eevidence in terms of the vested interests of those who produce it

Individuals

Like organisations they have vested interest
For example a good reputation is vital for those who are lawyers, doctors. Their livelihood depends on that

When a person or organisation have something to gain from promoting and defending that interest

If a vested interest is identified, this may reduce the creidibility
- To withhold certain information and release certain information
- To interpret a situation or a piece of evidence in a particular way
- To be truthful or to lie