Criminal Practice I: Advising clients, including vulnerable clients, about the procedure and processes at the police station
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Criminal Practice I: Advising clients, including vulnerable clients, about the procedure and processes at the police station
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A comprehensive overview of the rights of suspects under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and its Codes of Practice, focusing heavily on procedural safeguards during detention and investigation. These safeguards include the right to free legal advice and the right to have someone informed of the detention, both of which can be delayed only under stringent conditions and for a maximum of 36 hours. The texts also detail strict detention time limits and mandatory periodic reviews to prevent arbitrary detention. Furthermore, the sources meticulously outline various identification procedures—such as video identification and parades—which must adhere to fairness standards to minimize the risk of mistaken identification. Finally, the sources explain the suspect's right to silence, detailing the caution police must give and explaining the risk of adverse inferences if a fact is not mentioned when questioned but is later relied upon in court, while also emphasizing the crucial role of the solicitor in advising clients, particularly those considered vulnerable.