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”

警察局的备忘录

开始录音采访的介绍

在开始面试之前，请确保所有福利问题都已得到解决，包括 D/P 或律师有任何投诉[检查 D/P 已有足够的食物/饮料 + 药物等。

尽快加载光盘/录音机在看到的主题和任何其他存在，将其设置为记录和状态：

这次面谈正在录制（视觉和）录音带，如果您的案件被审判，可以提供证据。在面试结束时，我会给你一个通知，解释会发生什么

这次采访是在面试室进行的。警察局。

我是（等级和姓名）...附着在......警察局

在场的其他军官是/是（级别和姓名）...

日期是...时间是...记者从面试室时钟密封的时间）

我正在面试...（请询问全名和出生日期）。

请以清晰和可听的方式说话。

没有其他人在场或出席者还有：-

（a） 律师/法定代表人 – 请律师以州名称和公司为名。

在这一点上，律师可以作出陈述，解释他们的角色。如果他们不这样做，请考虑在磁带上解释他们的角色，如下所示：-

您的职责是保护和增进客户的基本和法律权利;

在整个面试过程中，您可以继续告知您的客户

（b） 适当的成人 – 要求人说出姓名和与主体的关系，然后通知他们：

你不应该只是作为一个观察者，你的存在的目的是，首先

如果没有律师出席，有权获得法律意见：

提醒您，您有权获得免费和独立的法律咨询。您可以随时咨询或沟通私人y 亲自、书面或与律师通电话。

如果您确实需要法律意见，除非适用某些例外情况，否则面试可能会延迟。

如果当事人拒绝亲自或通过电话与律师交谈，请询问：

您没有义务给出您为什么不需要法律意见的理由。你准备告诉我为什么你不想要法律咨询吗？

如果

如果主体改变主意：-

我理解，以前你要求法律咨询，但自从你改变了主意。你和督察（姓名）谈过了...............，并告诉警官，你不再需要法律咨询，因为（国家原因）和督察随后授权继续面试。你是否同意这是正确的，并愿意接受采访，而无需与律师交谈？

逮捕原因、面试官员的角色、面试期望

你被捕的原因是...

你明白你被捕的原因吗？

这是我就此事询问你的机会。如果你愿意，你也是就此事作出解释的机会。质疑你，目的是获得准确可靠的信息，以便发现真相。在面试过程中，我将问你问题。会有停顿，这样你就有机会提出你的答案。暂停的目的不是恐吓你。

警告和建议的解释

你不必说什么，但我必须提醒你，如果你在被问到时没有提到，你后来在法庭上所依赖的，可能会损害你的辩护。如果你说什么，它可能在证据。

我向你解释的最好方式是，对你们的谨慎是基于普通英语协会的解释，即：

你不必跟我说话在这个int呃.如果你在法庭上提出任何新的信息，你现在没有提到，法院可以得出自己的结论，有多少注意接受这些新的信息。如果你说什么，它可能在证据。

你明白警告吗？

解决福利问题

重要的是，你明白，如果你想）如果

私下与您的律师（或适当的成人）交谈，然后）律师

请告诉我，我会停止面试，以便你） 出席

可能有私人咨询。你明白吗？)

如果你的福利问题没有得到解决，面试就会推迟。你能确认你有令人满意的茶点和休息，以便这次面试可能发生吗？

你满意，你收到的医疗照顾吗？

总之，接受目前的情况，您是否满足于继续面试？

如果律师后来反对，并且您在开始录音面试之前已经解决了上述问题，您现在有机会说：

在面试之前，我询问您是否解决了客户的所有福利问题，包括您提出的任何投诉。这些问题是在面试前处理的。我很惊讶，你延长了你的当事人的拘留，只是现在陈述了你的忧虑。我停止采访，以处理这些顾虑，以免浪费任何更多的时间。

停止面试。

确认披露

与律师确认...

你能确认你已收到披露吗？

这包括.

我有一张由您签名的收据，其中列出了所披露的项目，其中您也有副本。

披露是短暂的。我只会问

我向你保证，您收到的材料充分披露，能够告知您的客户。这次采访的目的是获得准确可靠的信息，以便了解警方调查的事项的真相，我想避免玷污客户对事件的回忆。

无或最小披露

我会让你看看我在适当的时候有什么证据。目前，我想知道你的客户对事件的说法，而不会被我的证据所玷污。Ⅰ

以前的对话

您能否确认，在本次面试之前，我们之前没有就此事发表过发言？

重要陈述和沉默

在我们继续进一步之前，我有义务发表任何重要声明/

开户阶段

告诉我所有的事情，导致你的逮捕。

结论

音频之前

你想进一步添加什么或澄清任何点，你告诉我？

您是否满足于您有机会提供帐户？

这里有一个通知，一份表格21，说明你有权获得这次面试中使用的磁带副本。

请签署这个节奏25确认收据

我现在关闭音频

时间是...

第5条 刑事证据（NI）令1988

（a） 当您在（时间（地点）被捕时：

• 在您的人身上

• 穿或穿衣服/鞋类

• 在您拥有

• 在被捕时您所处的位置

• a（说明主题/物质标记）

我相信这可能是由于你参与（说明罪行）的罪行。

你不必说任何关于（对象/物质/标记）的事情，但我必须提醒你，如果你失败或拒绝解释（对象/物质/标记），那么法院可能会把你的失败或拒绝视为支持任何针对您的相关证据。如果你说了什么，它可能提供证据。

我现在请你交代（陈述对象/物质/标记）。你有什么想说的吗？

第6条 刑事证据（NI）令1988

（a） 你在（时间）的（地点）发现你（日期和日期），当时是（说明罪行）发生之时或大约。

（b） 我相信你当时在（地点）的存在可能是由于你参与了这一罪行。

（c） 你不必说任何关于你在（日期和日期）在（时间）在（地点）在（地点）的存在，但我必须提醒你，如果你失败或拒绝解释你的[在（地点）的存在，而不是法院可能会把你的失败或拒绝视为支持任何针对你的证据。如果你说了什么，它可能提供证据。

（d） 我现在请你在（地点）或大约（时间）说明你在（地点）的存在。你有什么想说的吗？

在面谈前（如适用）就涉嫌犯罪向成年人提供解释，如应适用。

...............，你将接受采访，你涉嫌参与犯罪。鉴于你是成年人，如果有足够的证据可以继续处理，这个问题可能会以多种方式处理。如果情况如此，潜在的结果是;知情警告、成人警告或被转介起诉。只有在您承认自己参与实施此罪行时，才可能给予知情警告或成人警告。不过，即使你承认罪行，你仍可能被法院起诉。

处理方法将在您案件的所有事实得到考虑后决定，包括您以前可能拥有的任何犯罪历史、所涉罪行的严重性和严重性。

在犯罪记录中记录知情警告和成人警告，虽然两者均不定罪，但起诉将导致定罪，在犯罪记录中记录。上述所有处置可在任何后续程序中披露。

在面谈涉嫌犯罪之前，向儿童/年轻人（少年）及其适当的成年人提供解释

...............，你将接受采访，你涉嫌参与犯罪。鉴于你是一个少年，如果有足够的证据处理案件，这个问题可能会以多种方式处理。潜在的结果是知情警告、恢复性警告或被转介到检方。只有在您承认自己参与实施此罪行时，才可能给予知情的警告或恢复性警告。不过，即使你承认罪行，你仍可能被法院起诉。

处理方法将在您案件的所有事实得到考虑后决定，包括您以前可能拥有的任何犯罪历史、所涉罪行的严重性和严重性。缓刑处、教育福利服务处、社会服务处或青年司法署（如果您正在或最近曾与其中一人或任何一人接触）向警方提供的任何具体及有关资料，亦会考虑该等资料。

通知警告和恢复性警告均记录在犯罪记录中，尽管两者都不是定罪。起诉可能导致定罪，该定罪记录记录在犯罪记录中。上述所有处置可在任何后续程序中披露。