police station advice (workshop 2)

Question 1

what is the role of a solicitor in the police station?

Answer 1

to protect and advance the legal rights of their client.

Question 2

when can a solicitor intervene at interview?

Answer 2

in order to seek clarification, challenge an improper question to their client or the manner in which it is put, advise their client not to reply to particular questions, or if they wish to give their client further legal advice.

Question 3

if someone is under the influence of drink or drugs should they be treated as vulnerable?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

who decides if a person is vulnerable?

Answer 4

the custody officer

Question 5

what are the three options for a client at a police interview?

Answer 5

answer questions
no comment interview
provide a written statement and no comment

Question 6

what are the reasons why interviewing without an appropriate adult be delayed?

Answer 6

an urgent interview can take place if a superintendent or above is satisfied that it would not significantly harm the persons mental state or physical state and delay would lead to:
- interference, with, or harm to, other persons
- interference with, or physical harm to, other persons
- serious loss of, or damage to property
- hindering the recovery of property obtained in consequences of the commission of an offence