Investigative interviewing: suspect guide.

Question 1

All suspects should be given the opportunity to be interviewed as they have the right to be made aware of the allegations made against them and a reasonable opportunity to provide an explanation.

True or False?

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

If a suspect claims their right to silence during an interview then you cannot compel them to answer instead you should outline the allegations against them give them a fair opportunity for them to respond however they do not have to respond.

True or False?

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

During interview a suspect maybe given a offenders can police question them on the content of the statements?

Answer 3

No but police can record any voluntary statements the suspect makes.

Question 4

Suspects linked to offences by DNA or fingerprints.

To avoid the possibility that the databank sample was provided by someone other than the suspect, give the suspect an opportunity to provide fingerprints/DNA suspect sample after the interview.

True or False?

Answer 4

True.