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

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.