AIDE-MEMOIRE FOR PS
INTRODUCTION ON COMMENCEMENT OF TAPED-INTERVIEW
Before beginning the interview, ensure that all Welfare issues have been addressed, including any complaints that the D/P or Solicitor have –Check D/P has had adequate food / drink & medication etc.
ASAP Load CD/tape recorder in sight of the subject and any others present, set it to record and state:
“This interview is being (visually and) tape recorded and it may be given in evidence if your case is brought to trial. At the conclusion of the interview, I will give you a notice explaining what will happen to the
This interview is being conducted in an interview room at…………………Police Station.
“I am (rank and name) ……………... attached to ………….….. Police Station
“The other officer(s) present is/are (rank and name)……………………….
The date is……………………and the time is…………………note time on seal from the interview room clock)
“I am interviewing ………………… (ask subject to state full name and date of birth).”
“Please speak in a clear and audible manner.”
“There is no other person present” or “Also present is:-
(a)? Solicitor / Legal Representative – Ask Solicitor to state name and firm.
At this point the solicitor may make a statement, explaining their role. If they do not, consider explaining their role on tape as listed below:-
“Your role is to protect and advance your client’s basic and legal rights”;
“You are permitted to continue to advise your client throughout the interview
(b) Appropriate Adult – Ask person to state name and relationship with subject, then inform them:
“You are not expected to act simply as an observer and the purposes of your presence are, first
Right to legal advice if no Solicitor present:
“You are reminded that you have the right to free and independent legal advice. You may at any time consult or communicate privately either in person, in writing or on the telephone with a solicitor.
If you do want legal advice, the interview can be delayed unless certain exceptions apply.
If the subject has declined to speak to a solicitor either in person or on the telephone, ask:
“You are not obliged to give your reasons to why you don’t want legal advice. Are you prepared to tell me why you don’t want legal advice?”
“If
If the subject changes his/her mind:-
“I understand that previously you asked for legal advice but you since changed your mind. You spoke to Inspector (name)…………………..and told the officer that you no longer wanted legal advice because (state reason) and the Inspector then gave authority for the interview to go ahead. Do you agree that this is correct and that you are willing to be interviewed without speaking to a solicitor?”
Reason for Arrest, Role of Interviewing Officers, Interview Expectations
“The reasons for your arrest are …………………………………………”
“Do you understand the reasons for your arrest?”
“This is my opportunity to question you regarding this matter. It is also your opportunity to give an explanation regarding the matter if you wish. The purpose of questioning you, is to obtain accurate and reliable information in order to discover the truth. During the course of the interview I will be asking you questions. There will be pauses;and so that you have an opportunity to formulate your answers. The pauses are not intended to intimidate you.”
Caution & Suggested Explanation
“You do not have to say anything, but I must caution you that if you do not mention when questioned, something which you later rely on in court, it may harm your defence. If you do say anything it may be given in evidence.”
“The best way that I can explain that Caution to you is based upon the interpretation provided by the ‘Plain English Society’ which is:”
“You don’t have to speak to me in this interview. If you put forward any new information in court, that you don’t mention now, the court can draw its own conclusions about how much notice to take of this new information. If you do say anything it may be given in evidence.”
“Do you understand the Caution?”
Address Welfare Concerns
“It is important that you understand, that should you wish to)If
talk to your Solicitor (or Appropriate Adult) in private, then ) Solicitor
please tell me and I will stop the interview in order that you ) present
may have a private consultation. Do you understand? )
The interview will be delayed if your welfare issues have not been addressed. Can you confirm that you have had satisfactory refreshments and rest in order that this interview may take place?”
“Are you satisfied with the Medical attention you have received?”
“In conclusion, accepting the present circumstances, are you content for the interview to proceed?”
If the Solicitor later objects and you have addressed the above issues prior to commencing the Taped Interview, you now have the opportunity to say:
“Prior to interview I asked you whether or not all your client’s Welfare issues had been addressed, including any complaints that you had. These were dealt with prior to interview. I am surprised that you have prolonged your client’s detention by only now stating your concerns. I am stopping the interview to deal with these concerns in order not to waste any further time.” -
STOP THE INTERVIEW.
Confirm Disclosure
Confirm with Solicitor …
“Can you please confirm that you have received disclosure?”
“This included …..…
“I have a receipt signed by you listing the items disclosed, of which you too have a copy.”
“The disclosure was brief. I will only be asking
“I assure you that you have sufficient disclosure in the material you’ve received to be able to advise your client. The purpose of this interview is to obtain accurate and reliable information in order to discover the truth about matters under Police investigation and I want to avoid tainting your client’s recollection of events.”
No or Minimal Disclosure
“I will let you see what evidence I have in due course. At present I want to know your client’s version of events without it being tainted by the evidence I have. I
Previous Conversations
“Can you confirm that we have not spoken previously about this matter prior to this interview?”
Significant Statements & Silences
“Before we continue any further, I am obliged to put any Significant Statements/
Opening for Account Phase
“Tell me about everything that has happened leading to your arrest.”
Conclusion of
Before the audio
“Do you wish to add anything further or to clarify any point that you have told me?
Are you content that you have had the opportunity to provide your account?
Here is a notice, a Form 21, which explains your entitlement to a copy of the tapes used in this interview”.
“Please sign this Pace 25 to acknowledge receipt
“I am now switching off the audio
The time is …………….
Art 5 Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1988
(a)? When you were arrested on (date) at (time at (place) there was:
?? On your person
?? In or on your clothing/footwear
?? In your possession
?? In the place where you were at the time of your arrest
?? a (state the subject/substance mark)
I believe this (state the object/substance/mark) may be due to your involvement in the offence of (state the offence).
You do not have to say anything about (object/substance/mark) but I must caution you that if you fail or refuse to account for (object/substance/mark) then a court may treat your failure or refusal as supporting any relevant evidence against you. If you do say anything it may be given in evidence.
I now ask you to account for (State the object/substance/mark). Have you anything you wish to say?”
Art 6 Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1988
(a)? You were found on (day and date) at (place) at (time) which is at or about the time the alleged office of (state the offence) was committed.
(b)? I believe your presence at (place) at that time may be due to your involvement in this offence.
(c)? You do not have to say anything about your presence at (place) on (day and date) at (time) but I must caution you that if you fail or refuse to account for your [presence at (place) than a court may treat your failure or refusal as supporting any relfe3vant evidence against you. If you do say anything it may be given in evidence.
(d)? I now ask you to account for your presence on (day and date) at (place) on or about (time). Have you anything you wish to say?”
Explanation to be provided to an adult (if applicable) prior to interview for a suspected offence where the diversion scheme is appropriate
“………………………., you are to be interviewed in relation to your suspected involvement in the commission of an offence. In the view of the fact you are an adult this matter may be dealt with in a number of ways should there be sufficient evidence to proceed. Should this be the case the potential outcomes are; Informed Warning, Adult Caution, or being referred for Prosecution. An Informed Warning or Adult Caution may only be given if you admit your involvement in the commission of this offence. However, even if you admit the offence, you may still be referred for prosecution through the courts.
The method of disposal will be decided once all the facts of your case have been considered, including any previous offending history you may have, the seriousness and gravity of the offence(s) involved.
Both an Informed Warning and an Adult Caution are recorded on Criminal Record although neither are a conviction, prosecution will result in conviction, whish is recorded on Criminal record. All of the aforementioned disposals may be disclosed in any subsequent proceedings”.
Explanation to be provided to a child/young person (juvenile) and their appropriate adult – prior to interview for a suspected offence
“………………………., you are to be interviewed in relation to your suspected involvement in the commission of an offence. In the view of the fact you are a juvenile this matter may be dealt with in a number of ways should there be sufficient evidence to proceed with the case. The potential outcomes are an Informed Warning, Restorative Caution, or being referred for Prosecution. An Informed Warning or Restorative Caution may only be given if you admit your involvement in the commission of this offence. However, even if you admit the offence, you may still be referred for prosecution through the courts.
The method of disposal will be decided once all the facts of your case have been considered, including any previous offending history you may have, the seriousness and gravity of the offence(s) involved. Consideration will also be given to any specific and relevant information provided to police by the Probation service, Education Welfare Service, Social Services or the Youth Justice Agency, if you are, or have recently been engaged with one or any of them.
Both an Informed Warning and a Restorative Caution are recorded on Criminal Record although neither are a conviction. A prosecution may result in conviction, which is recorded on Criminal Record. All of the aforementioned disposals may be disclosed in any subsequent proceedings”
警察局的備忘錄
開始錄音采訪的介紹
在開始面試之前篙骡，請確保所有福利問題都已得到解決本砰，包括 D/P 或律師有任何投訴[檢查 D/P 已有足夠的食物/飲料 + 藥物等。
盡快加載光盤/錄音機在看到的主題和任何其他存在遗遵，將其設(shè)置為記錄和狀態(tài)：
這次面談?wù)阡浿疲ㄒ曈X和）錄音帶摆马，如果您的案件被審判麦撵，可以提供證據(jù)琅束。在面試結(jié)束時科展，我會給你一個通知，解釋會發(fā)生什么
這次采訪是在面試室進行的桂肌。警察局数焊。
我是（等級和姓名）...附著在......警察局
在場的其他軍官是/是（級別和姓名）...
日期是...時間是...記者從面試室時鐘密封的時間）
我正在面試...（請詢問全名和出生日期）。
請以清晰和可聽的方式說話崎场。
沒有其他人在場或出席者還有：-
（a） 律師/法定代表人 – 請律師以州名稱和公司為名。
在這一點上遂蛀，律師可以作出陳述谭跨，解釋他們的角色。如果他們不這樣做李滴，請考慮在磁帶上解釋他們的角色螃宙，如下所示：-
您的職責是保護和增進客戶的基本和法律權(quán)利;
在整個面試過程中，您可以繼續(xù)告知您的客戶
（b） 適當?shù)某扇?– 要求人說出姓名和與主體的關(guān)系所坯，然后通知他們：
你不應(yīng)該只是作為一個觀察者谆扎，你的存在的目的是，首先
如果沒有律師出席芹助，有權(quán)獲得法律意見：
提醒您堂湖，您有權(quán)獲得免費和獨立的法律咨詢。您可以隨時咨詢或溝通私人y 親自状土、書面或與律師通電話无蜂。
如果您確實需要法律意見，除非適用某些例外情況蒙谓，否則面試可能會延遲斥季。
如果當事人拒絕親自或通過電話與律師交談，請詢問：
您沒有義務(wù)給出您為什么不需要法律意見的理由累驮。你準備告訴我為什么你不想要法律咨詢嗎酣倾？
如果
如果主體改變主意：-
我理解，以前你要求法律咨詢谤专，但自從你改變了主意躁锡。你和督察（姓名）談過了...............，并告訴警官毒租，你不再需要法律咨詢稚铣，因為（國家原因）和督察隨后授權(quán)繼續(xù)面試箱叁。你是否同意這是正確的，并愿意接受采訪惕医，而無需與律師交談耕漱？
逮捕原因、面試官員的角色抬伺、面試期望
你被捕的原因是...
你明白你被捕的原因嗎螟够？
這是我就此事詢問你的機會。如果你愿意峡钓，你也是就此事作出解釋的機會妓笙。質(zhì)疑你，目的是獲得準確可靠的信息能岩，以便發(fā)現(xiàn)真相寞宫。在面試過程中，我將問你問題拉鹃。會有停頓辈赋，這樣你就有機會提出你的答案。暫停的目的不是恐嚇你膏燕。
警告和建議的解釋
你不必說什么钥屈，但我必須提醒你，如果你在被問到時沒有提到坝辫，你后來在法庭上所依賴的篷就，可能會損害你的辯護。如果你說什么近忙，它可能在證據(jù)竭业。
我向你解釋的最好方式是，對你們的謹慎是基于普通英語協(xié)會的解釋银锻，即：
你不必跟我說話在這個int呃.如果你在法庭上提出任何新的信息永品，你現(xiàn)在沒有提到，法院可以得出自己的結(jié)論击纬，有多少注意接受這些新的信息鼎姐。如果你說什么，它可能在證據(jù)更振。
你明白警告嗎炕桨？
解決福利問題
重要的是，你明白肯腕，如果你想）如果
私下與您的律師（或適當?shù)某扇耍┙徽勏坠缓螅┞蓭?br>
請告訴我，我會停止面試实撒，以便你） 出席
可能有私人咨詢姊途。你明白嗎涉瘾？)
如果你的福利問題沒有得到解決，面試就會推遲捷兰。你能確認你有令人滿意的茶點和休息立叛，以便這次面試可能發(fā)生嗎？
你滿意贡茅，你收到的醫(yī)療照顧嗎秘蛇？
總之，接受目前的情況顶考，您是否滿足于繼續(xù)面試赁还？
如果律師后來反對，并且您在開始錄音面試之前已經(jīng)解決了上述問題驹沿，您現(xiàn)在有機會說：
在面試之前艘策，我詢問您是否解決了客戶的所有福利問題，包括您提出的任何投訴甚负。這些問題是在面試前處理的柬焕。我很驚訝，你延長了你的當事人的拘留梭域，只是現(xiàn)在陳述了你的憂慮。我停止采訪搅轿，以處理這些顧慮病涨，以免浪費任何更多的時間。
停止面試璧坟。
確認披露
與律師確認...
你能確認你已收到披露嗎既穆？
這包括.
我有一張由您簽名的收據(jù)，其中列出了所披露的項目雀鹃，其中您也有副本幻工。
披露是短暫的。我只會問
我向你保證黎茎，您收到的材料充分披露囊颅，能夠告知您的客戶。這次采訪的目的是獲得準確可靠的信息傅瞻，以便了解警方調(diào)查的事項的真相踢代，我想避免玷污客戶對事件的回憶。
無或最小披露
我會讓你看看我在適當?shù)臅r候有什么證據(jù)嗅骄。目前胳挎，我想知道你的客戶對事件的說法，而不會被我的證據(jù)所玷污溺森。Ⅰ
以前的對話
您能否確認慕爬，在本次面試之前窑眯，我們之前沒有就此事發(fā)表過發(fā)言？
重要陳述和沉默
在我們繼續(xù)進一步之前医窿，我有義務(wù)發(fā)表任何重要聲明/
開戶階段
告訴我所有的事情磅甩，導(dǎo)致你的逮捕。
結(jié)論
音頻之前
你想進一步添加什么或澄清任何點留搔，你告訴我更胖？
您是否滿足于您有機會提供帳戶？
這里有一個通知隔显，一份表格21却妨，說明你有權(quán)獲得這次面試中使用的磁帶副本。
請簽署這個節(jié)奏25確認收據(jù)
我現(xiàn)在關(guān)閉音頻
時間是...
第5條 刑事證據(jù)（NI）令1988
（a） 當您在（時間（地點）被捕時：
? 在您的人身上
? 穿或穿衣服/鞋類
? 在您擁有
? 在被捕時您所處的位置
? a（說明主題/物質(zhì)標記）
我相信這可能是由于你參與（說明罪行）的罪行括眠。
你不必說任何關(guān)于（對象/物質(zhì)/標記）的事情彪标，但我必須提醒你，如果你失敗或拒絕解釋（對象/物質(zhì)/標記）掷豺，那么法院可能會把你的失敗或拒絕視為支持任何針對您的相關(guān)證據(jù)捞烟。如果你說了什么，它可能提供證據(jù)当船。
我現(xiàn)在請你交代（陳述對象/物質(zhì)/標記）题画。你有什么想說的嗎？
第6條 刑事證據(jù)（NI）令1988
（a） 你在（時間）的（地點）發(fā)現(xiàn)你（日期和日期）德频，當時是（說明罪行）發(fā)生之時或大約苍息。
（b） 我相信你當時在（地點）的存在可能是由于你參與了這一罪行。
（c） 你不必說任何關(guān)于你在（日期和日期）在（時間）在（地點）在（地點）的存在壹置，但我必須提醒你竞思，如果你失敗或拒絕解釋你的[在（地點）的存在，而不是法院可能會把你的失敗或拒絕視為支持任何針對你的證據(jù)钞护。如果你說了什么盖喷，它可能提供證據(jù)。
（d） 我現(xiàn)在請你在（地點）或大約（時間）說明你在（地點）的存在难咕。你有什么想說的嗎课梳？
在面談前（如適用）就涉嫌犯罪向成年人提供解釋，如應(yīng)適用步藕。
...............惦界，你將接受采訪，你涉嫌參與犯罪咙冗。鑒于你是成年人沾歪，如果有足夠的證據(jù)可以繼續(xù)處理，這個問題可能會以多種方式處理雾消。如果情況如此灾搏，潛在的結(jié)果是;知情警告挫望、成人警告或被轉(zhuǎn)介起訴。只有在您承認自己參與實施此罪行時狂窑，才可能給予知情警告或成人警告媳板。不過，即使你承認罪行泉哈，你仍可能被法院起訴蛉幸。
處理方法將在您案件的所有事實得到考慮后決定，包括您以前可能擁有的任何犯罪歷史丛晦、所涉罪行的嚴重性和嚴重性奕纫。
在犯罪記錄中記錄知情警告和成人警告，雖然兩者均不定罪烫沙，但起訴將導(dǎo)致定罪匹层，在犯罪記錄中記錄。上述所有處置可在任何后續(xù)程序中披露锌蓄。
在面談涉嫌犯罪之前升筏，向兒童/年輕人（少年）及其適當?shù)某赡耆颂峁┙忉?br>
...............，你將接受采訪瘸爽，你涉嫌參與犯罪您访。鑒于你是一個少年，如果有足夠的證據(jù)處理案件剪决，這個問題可能會以多種方式處理洋只。潛在的結(jié)果是知情警告、恢復(fù)性警告或被轉(zhuǎn)介到檢方昼捍。只有在您承認自己參與實施此罪行時，才可能給予知情的警告或恢復(fù)性警告肢扯。不過妒茬，即使你承認罪行，你仍可能被法院起訴蔚晨。
處理方法將在您案件的所有事實得到考慮后決定乍钻，包括您以前可能擁有的任何犯罪歷史、所涉罪行的嚴重性和嚴重性铭腕。緩刑處银择、教育福利服務(wù)處、社會服務(wù)處或青年司法署（如果您正在或最近曾與其中一人或任何一人接觸）向警方提供的任何具體及有關(guān)資料累舷，亦會考慮該等資料浩考。
通知警告和恢復(fù)性警告均記錄在犯罪記錄中绍载，盡管兩者都不是定罪汁展。起訴可能導(dǎo)致定罪炸枣，該定罪記錄記錄在犯罪記錄中踊挠。上述所有處置可在任何后續(xù)程序中披露。
