It was imported from the UK legal system in an ill considered way. It is rather nuanced though. Ironically it has led to solicitors choosing not to attend inter

It was imported from the UK legal system in an ill considered way. It is rather nuanced though. Ironically it has led to solicitors choosing not to attend interviews to avoid the possibility of the special caution requirement occurring. https://www.judcom.nsw.gov.au/publications/benchbks/criminal/special_bulletin_31.html https://www.judcom.nsw.gov.au/publications/benchbks/criminal... http://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/police-want-further-dilution-of-right-to-silence/ http://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/police-want-fur... http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/factsheets-and-resources/burn-movie/police-interviews http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/publications/factsheets-and-r...