Suspect Interviewing

Question 1

Correctly informing offender of caution does not guarantee the interview admissible

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Interviewer can be persistent in questioning when suspect is inconsistent and contradicting

Answer 2

True

Question 3

‘Persistent’ in interviewing behaviour means asking questions in a manner which stands up to scrutiny

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Persistent is ok but cross examination is inappropriate

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Police can ask anything but suspect does not have to respond and arrest does not alter how interview is conducted

Answer 5

True

Question 6

If admissions made of another offence in interview, caution a second time then if he claims right to silence inform new charge and record any response

Answer 6

True

Question 7

When cautioning police are not obliged to tell offender that they can decide with a lawyer whether they want to go on DVD

Answer 7

True

Question 8

During the interview, police are under no obligation to advise the suspect of everything known to them before asking for the suspects version

Answer 8

True

Question 9

If suspect signs notebook, you must still refer to them on DVD

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Free recall:

• use on co-operative witnesses and suspects
• explain ground rules
• encourage to make sketch
• begin with TEDS questions
• use probing questions

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Turn DVD machine off if lawyers comment it is on

Answer 11

True

Question 12

When DVD used as witness evidence, ensure:

• witness has viewed it
• specialised L3 used
• have signed statement asking to use

Do not cover off cross examination or use a support person if not required

Answer 12

True

Question 13

If 16year old is arrested and charged, you must inform nominated person of the charges

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Besting wording for matching description is:

‘Witness provided details of the offender fitting your description’

Answer 14

True

Question 15

If suspect declines a lawyer and DCD interview, explain the advantages of DVD but offer a written interview statement

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Types of Questions:

• Car wasn’t blue was it? (Negative phrasing)
• Did it look like a boy racer car? (Opinion type)
• Was it travelling fast? Did you see the driver? Was there a passenger? (Multiple)
• Was the car charcoal or black? (Forced choice)
• Was the car driving off a station wagon? (Leading)

Answer 16

True

Question 17

If you begin interview and suspect says they don’t want to continue but keep answering your questions then only the part before they claim their right to silence is admissible

Answer 17

True