Across the world, criminal justice systems are being urged to move away from confession-driven practices towards methods that prioritise reliability, human dignity, and the rule of law. In this international shift, the Méndez Principles: a science & rights - based framework for effective, non-coercive interviewing, have been supported by experts from more than 40 countries, referenced by United Nations bodies, and have informed global initiatives to reform investigative practices. #VietnamToday