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Giving a statement is not the same thing as being interviewed as a suspect. You don't have a right to a solicitor before giving a witness statement, but it's co
by JoeSmithson 7y ago
Giving a statement is not the same thing as being interviewed as a suspect. You don't have a right to a solicitor before giving a witness statement, but it's completely up to you whether you want to give a statement.
You have a right to free and independent legal advice if you are interviewed under caution as a suspect (whether or not you have been arrested).
- hdfbdtbcdg 7y agoThe thing is the police have a small habit of not really telling you that you are a suspect...
- JoeSmithson 7y agoNot in the UK; the rules around interviews are very clear (PACE Code C) and very strictly enforced. What are you basing your statement on?
- hdfbdtbcdg 7y agoThis covers interviews under caution. Remember that the police can/will take a note of everything you say... I am not giving advice only friendly suggestions based on other people's real world experience. You are free to ignore me.