I believe he was only allowed access to a state provided lawyer. Whether refusing this was a good/bad move is anybodies guess. They quite clearly denied him ac

I believe he was only allowed access to a state provided lawyer. Whether refusing this was a good/bad move is anybodies guess. They quite clearly denied him access/conversation to his own choice of lawyer. I can't find a clear list of rights allowed to a person held under the act (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/schedule/7 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/schedule/7). It's quite clear from the above who is fully in control and who isn't though - silence will lead to prison and/or a fine.