Cautions

Question 1

When should the “when” caution be used?

Answer 1

At time of arrest and in interview

Question 2

What is the “now” caution?

Answer 2

You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention now something you later rely on in court, anything you do say maybe given as evidence

Question 3

When should the “now” caution be used?

Answer 3

When reporting or charging someone

Question 4

What is the “restricted” caution?

Answer 4

You do not have to say anything, anything you do say maybe given in evidence

Question 5

What is the “+2” caution?

Answer 5

You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something you later rely on in court, anything you do say maybe given as evidence

1) you are not under arrest
2) you are not o lived to stay

Question 6

When should the “+2” caution be used?

Answer 6

When doing a street interview

Question 7

What is the “+3” caution?

Answer 7

You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something you later rely on in court, anything you do say maybe given as evidence

1) you are not under arrest
2) you are not o lived to stay
3) you are entitled to FILA(a)

(a) Free Independent Legal Advice

Question 8

When should the “+3” caution be used?

Answer 8

At a voluntary/arranged interview

Question 9

What is the “when” caution?

Answer 9

You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something you later rely on in court, anything you do say maybe given as evidence