Practice Notes

Question 0

Practice note 2

Answer 0

When there is sufficient evidence to charge or a police officer questions someone in custody they must be cautioned before invited to answer questions

Question 1

Practice note 1

Answer 1

A police officer can question anybody, however they are not compelled to answer

Question 2

Note 3

Answer 2

Questions of a person in custody or when there is sufficient evidence to charge, must not amount to cross-examination

Question 3

Note4

Answer 3

Whenever a person is questioned about statements made by others, the nature and substance of the statements and evidence must be fairly explained

Question 4

Note 5

Answer 4

Any statement made by a person in custody where there is enough evidence to charge should be recorded on video