Significant Statements and Silences Flashcards
1
Q
When can a “significant statement” arise?
A
A Significant Statement may arise anytime before or after caution
2
Q
What is a “Significant Statement”?
A
Is one which appears capable of being used in evidence against the suspect, in particular
a) a direct admission of guilt
b) refusal to answer a question
c) refusal to answer a question satisfactorily
3
Q
What is a “significant silence”?
A
A Significant Silence is a silence which might give rise to inferences being drawn
4
Q
When can a “significant silence” arise?
A
A significant silence can only arise after caution
5
Q
What is a “relevant comment”?
A
A relevant comment is an unsolicited comment or anything which might be relevant to the offence.
6
Q
When should they all be put to the suspect?
A
At the start of an interview
