Safeguards During an Interview

Question 1

Tape recording of interviews under 60 PACE

Answer 1

Requires the audio tape recording of all interviews. This was intended to counter some of the problems which arose in many of the miscarriage of justice cases.
There are calls to bring in video and tape recording in all interviews

Question 2

Appropriate adult

Answer 2

Should be present at all interviews as well as a solicitor of requested
The AA should be a relative, guardian or other person responsible for the suspects care or a social worker experienced in dealing with mentally disordered or mentally handicapped people.
Or some other responsible adult not in or employed by the police.
An appropriate adult must be summoned in all cases, even where normal communications are delayed under s56(8)