6 ms·
In the UK, we have the right to remain silent when questioned by a police officer. But in 1994, the wording was changed to include: "You do not have to say any
by Starwatcher2001 10y ago
In the UK, we have the right to remain silent when questioned by a police officer. But in 1994, the wording was changed to include: "You do not have to say anything. But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_silence_in_England_and_Wales#Adverse_inferences_from_silence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_silence_in_England_an...