3-Interviews and post police station

Question 1

what can police not do regarding solicitors

Answer 1

dissuade someone from using they must remind them of the right

Question 2

what is the role of a solicitor mainly

Answer 2

advances legal rights of the client (code C note 6D)

Question 3

what must take place before any questioning

Answer 3

a caution

code 10.1

Question 4

where should an interview take place

Answer 4

at the police station

Question 5

when can an interview take place before the police station

Answer 5

if it could harm evidence or people, alert other suspects

code C para 11

Question 6

why is going to the police station important

Answer 6

all rights and entitlements apply
health of suspect monitored
access to appropriate adult

Question 7

when may a solicitor give over the phone advice

Answer 7

for less serious cases

Question 8

what is solicitor given upon arrival

Answer 8

they are shown the evidence

Question 9

what is role of solicitor before interview

Answer 9

advise whether to answer or not

prepare statements and test alibis

Question 10

role of solicitor during interview

Answer 10

intervene when wrong questioning or to clarify

give legal advice

Question 11

what is private consultation

Answer 11

private with client and no one is allowed to listen

Question 12

what are the 3 courses of action a solicitor may advise

Answer 12

remain silent
answer questions
witness statement- give statement but dont speak

Question 13

what can’t a solicitor do in an interview

Answer 13

answer questions

Question 14

interview misconduct includes

Answer 14

threats code C para 11.5
torture inhumane treatment 76(8) pace
inducements

Question 15

r v fulling

Answer 15

using power in wrong or burdensome way classes as torture

Question 16

what must custody officer do about interviews

Answer 16

record any disputes with the interview- they go in custody record c11.7

Question 17

who are vulnerable suspects

Answer 17

juveniles
mentally disordered people
mentally vulnerable

Question 18

what do vulnerable suspects get

Answer 18

an appropriate adult

Question 19

who can’t be an appropriate adult

Answer 19

anyone involved in investigation

Question 20

what are the disposal options

Answer 20

charge 
no further action
informal warning 
formal police caution 
conditional caution
penalty notice

Question 21

what is the full code test

Answer 21

decision whether to prosecute

Question 22

what is in the full code test

Answer 22

evidential test

interests of justice test

Question 23

what is the alternative threshold test

Answer 23

when both parts of full code test not fully satisfied but very serious crime.