Unit 3 AC1.4 Rights of individuals in criminal investigations

What is the right of a suspect when detained at a police station?

• Right to appeal against conviction
• Right to compensation for damage to property
• Right to refuse arrest
• Right to silence

What is NOT a right of a victim under the Victim's Code?

• Be kept informed about the progress of the case
• A right to inform someone that they have been arrested
• Apply for extra help when giving evidence
• Apply for compensation

What can a police officer do if they have reasonable grounds to believe someone is committing an offence?

• Interview the suspect at any location
• Issue a verbal warning to the suspect
• Arrest the suspect without a warrant
• Take the suspect's fingerprints

What is the role of the Custody Officer at a police station?

• Responsible for the care and welfare of an arrested person
• Responsible for the victim's welfare
• Responsible for securing the crime scene
• Responsible for conducting forensic analysis

What is NOT part of the Witness Charter for witnesses in a court case?

• Ability to claim expenses for travel and loss of earnings
• Ability to receive special measures for intimidation
• Ability to apply for compensation
• Ability to have a main point of contact

What is the right of a suspect regarding questioning?

• Right to apply for special measures in court
• Right to refuse to speak
• Right to claim expenses for travel
• Right to receive information from the CPS

What is the right of a suspect at a magistrate's court?

• Right to refuse arrest
• Right to claim compensation for personal injury
• Right to appeal against conviction
• Right to a main point of contact

What is the purpose of the Witness Charter?

• To outline the rights of a police officer
• To outline the rights of a witness
• To outline the rights of a victim
• To outline the rights of a suspect

What is the right of a suspect regarding fingerprints and DNA?

• DNA and fingerprints can be taken by any police officer
• DNA and fingerprints cannot be taken without a warrant
• DNA and fingerprints can only be taken by the suspect's consent
• DNA and fingerprints can be taken with reasonable force if necessary

What can a victim apply for under the Victim's Code?

• Compensation
• Right to silence
• Right to refuse arrest