What is a pre-interview disclosure?
What is a pre-interview disclosure?
Requests for pre-interview disclosure Representatives attending the interview have a responsibility to ensure that their client is properly. advised before an interview. This may include requesting as much information as possible about. the allegations against their client.
What is the purpose of a pre-interview briefing?
The purpose of a pre-interview briefing is to provide sufficient information to a suspect’s legal adviser in respect of the circumstances of their client’s arrest/voluntary attendance and the allegation that has been made against them so that they can provide effective legal advice prior to the interview taking place.
Can you refuse a police interview UK?
You can refuse to partake as it’s a ‘voluntary’ interview, however, a refusal to attend could prompt the police to arrest you, where you will need to give a “standard interview” in custody. It’s important to note that you are entitled to independent legal advice whether you are giving a standard or voluntary interview.
Do the police have to disclose evidence during interview?
There is no obligation on an investigator to disclose the whole of the evidence against a suspect prior to interview. You have a wide discretion in relation to disclosure of such information.
Can the accused see witness statements UK?
Reading statements before trial Although witnesses are not entitled as of right to see a copy of their statement before the day of trial, there is no general rule that prohibits a witness from seeing their statement before trial.
Why do suspects say no comment?
There is no magic to the phrase no comment. It is simply a device for a suspect to indicate that they have no intention of answering police questions. It allows the police to put questions and the interview to progress easily.
Is it best to say no comment in a police interview?
What is an mg6e disclosure officer report?
MG6E DISCLOSURE OFFICER’S REPORT The purpose of this form is: To highlight to the prosecutor unused material (sensitive or non-sensitive) that undermines the prosecution case or assists the defence
Do you have to disclose material on the mg5/dcf?
Certify on the MG5/DCF that there is no material that falls to be disclosed under the common law duty to disclose material which might assist the defence with the early preparation of their case or a bail hearing or note such material on the MG5/DCF to bring it to the attention of the prosecutor.
Do you have to disclose evidence in a gap case?
There is no requirement for any further disclosure to the defence. If, at the first hearing in a GAP court, the defendant enters a not guilty plea, the prosecutor should ask the police to submit any additional material required for an NGAP file as soon as possible.
What is an MG15 record of interview form?
MG15 RECORD OF INTERVIEW The purpose of this form is: To provide a written record of a suspect interview (audio/visual) or visually recorded interview (s) with vulnerable or intimidated witness (es). MG16 EVIDENCE OF BAD CHARACTER AND/OR DANGEROUS OFFENDER INFORMATION
