PIP suspect

Which of the following are principles of investigative interviewing that can apply to suspect interviews?

Select all that apply;

• investigators must act fairly when questioning.

• When conducting an interview, investigators are free to ask a wide range of questions.

• investigators should recognise the positive impact of an early admission.

• Investigators are not bound to accept the first answer given.

• Even when the right of silence is exercised by a suspect, investigators have a responsibility to put questions to them.

What does PACE code C cover

• The interview process.

• The necessity of arrest.

• legal entitlements.

Answer explanation

Code C covers;

- the right to have someone informed of their arrest.

- the right to consult privately with a solicitor and have access to free independent legal advice.

- The right to consult the PACE codes of practice.

- where applicable, the right to interpretation and translation.

- where applicable, the right to communicate with their high commission, embassy or consulate.

- the right to be informed about the offence and (as the case nay be) any further offences for which they are arrested while in custody and why they have been arrested and detained.

Prior to interview an investigator has to inform a legal representative of all the evidence that the interviewer wishes to ask the suspect about in order to comply with CPIA.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The investigator does not need to disclose any evidence to the legal representative prior to interview. This can be an effective tactic, tying a suspect into an account and then using the evidence to challenge the account given. There is a downside, if the legal representative believes that they have not been given full disclosure they may advise their client (the suspect) to give no comment to questions.

When looking at a section 36 special warning which of the following applies?

• The presence of the person at the material time was attributed to their participation in the offence.

• The presence of any mark, object, substance or mark on an object found on their person, clothing, footwear, in their possession or at the place where they were arrested.

Answer explanation

The presence of the person at the location applies to a section 37 special warning.

Why do we take notes during a suspect interview?

Select any that apply;

• To be able to refer back to in interview.

• To assist in relaying the facts given to a supervisor for a charging decision.

• To give the second interviewer something to do.

• To ensure the interview is probative.

List at least 5 question types;

What ways can a suspect give an account?

• Full account.

• Prepared statement.

• No comment.

• All of these.

which of the following must be covered at the start of the interview?

Select all that apply;

• Caution.

• Legal rights.

• Toilet breaks.

• The interview being recorded.

• Appropriate adults present.

What do we hope to gain form a first account from a suspect?

• Checkable facts.

• Fine grain detail.

• Potential witnesses.

• All of these