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Is there any country where it's advantageous to speak more than required to the police? (I'm sure there are some countries where you're required to speak more t

Is there any country where it's advantageous to speak more than required to the police? (I'm sure there are some countries where you're required to speak more than in the USA where you're legally allowed not to speak at all without a lawyer)

Matheus28 3y ago
In the UK, adverse inference may be drawn from silence in certain circumstances. In fact, they will usually say: > 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. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
willeh 3y ago
Generally your refusing to answer can be used against you, ensuring that you are properly represented of course isn't
OscarCunningham 3y ago
I've heard that in Japan conviction rates at trial are something like 98%. So presumably you don't lose anything by trying to convince the cops of your innocence.
- freetime2 3y ago
  Japan also allows police to detain suspects for long periods without filing charges or providing access to an attorney. [1] So in practice you may have no choice but to talk to the police (or even confess). [1] https://apjjf.org/2020/13/IbusukiRepeta.html https://apjjf.org/2020/13/IbusukiRepeta.html
lepus 3y ago
Just one example is it's the norm to ask police for directions in Japan.
- rjh29 3y ago
  You need to carry a passport if you're a tourist in Japan. Although I did forget once and nobody cared, it isn't guaranteed.
- freetime2 3y ago
  Police in Japan also go door-to-door introducing themselves to residents, gathering basic info (what is your job, how many people living here, etc), sharing details about recent crime in the neighborhood, etc. [1] While it is supposedly voluntary, I think just about everyone complies. I personally have always played along as the police are always very friendly when making rounds, and wish to maintain that friendly relationship. I also consider myself a beneficiary of the low crime rates here, and consider participation to be a civic responsibility. http://www.accessj.com/2013/02/police-home-visits.html http://www.accessj.com/2013/02/police-home-visits.html
mrweasel 3y ago
> Is there any country where it's advantageous to speak more than required to the police I think it's more a "why would it be problematic?" and not so much if it's advantageous. Unless you're guilty, but then it's normally advantageous in the sense that your punishment often reduced when you admit guilt.
pawelmurias 3y ago
There are countries where the policy can beat up with impunity or let you off for minor infractions. In the past in the Ukraine they also took bribes at every opportunity.

Matheus28 3y ago

In the UK, adverse inference may be drawn from silence in certain circumstances. In fact, they will usually say: > 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. Anything you do say may be given in evidence.

willeh 3y ago

Generally your refusing to answer can be used against you, ensuring that you are properly represented of course isn't

OscarCunningham 3y ago

I've heard that in Japan conviction rates at trial are something like 98%. So presumably you don't lose anything by trying to convince the cops of your innocence.

freetime2 3y ago
Japan also allows police to detain suspects for long periods without filing charges or providing access to an attorney. [1] So in practice you may have no choice but to talk to the police (or even confess). [1] https://apjjf.org/2020/13/IbusukiRepeta.html https://apjjf.org/2020/13/IbusukiRepeta.html

lepus 3y ago

Just one example is it's the norm to ask police for directions in Japan.

rjh29 3y ago
You need to carry a passport if you're a tourist in Japan. Although I did forget once and nobody cared, it isn't guaranteed.
freetime2 3y ago
Police in Japan also go door-to-door introducing themselves to residents, gathering basic info (what is your job, how many people living here, etc), sharing details about recent crime in the neighborhood, etc. [1] While it is supposedly voluntary, I think just about everyone complies. I personally have always played along as the police are always very friendly when making rounds, and wish to maintain that friendly relationship. I also consider myself a beneficiary of the low crime rates here, and consider participation to be a civic responsibility. http://www.accessj.com/2013/02/police-home-visits.html http://www.accessj.com/2013/02/police-home-visits.html

mrweasel 3y ago

> Is there any country where it's advantageous to speak more than required to the police I think it's more a "why would it be problematic?" and not so much if it's advantageous. Unless you're guilty, but then it's normally advantageous in the sense that your punishment often reduced when you admit guilt.

pawelmurias 3y ago

There are countries where the policy can beat up with impunity or let you off for minor infractions. In the past in the Ukraine they also took bribes at every opportunity.