Before Arrest and Alternatives

Question 1

When cautions

Answer 1

You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later relay on in court. Anything you do say may be given as evidence.

Question 2

Now caution

Answer 2

You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence if you do not mention now something which you later relay on in court. Anything you do say may be given as evidence.

Question 3

Simplifed caution

Answer 3

You have the right to not say anything if you do not wish
if there is something that you do not tell me now when i ask you questions and later decide to tell the court, then the court may be less likely to believe you
anything you do say can be given in evidence, this means that if you do attend court, the court can be told what you have said.

Question 4

whats a comment

Answer 4

when a suspect mentions details without prompt to do so

Question 5

whats a relevant statement

Answer 5

anything that me be applicable to the investigation

Question 6

whats a significant statement

Answer 6

anything that could be used in evidence against the suspect

Question 7

what is significant silence

Answer 7

when the individual does not say anything at all.

Question 8

what is a postal charge requisition

Answer 8

A postal requisition is a legal document notifying you that a decision has been made to prosecute your offence(s) at court.

Question 9

what is a court summons

Answer 9

It is a written order signed by a justice magistrate or clerk of the court addressed to the accused, directing them to attend court at a specified time and place with details regarding the offence and defence material.

Question 10

what is a warrant

Answer 10

a written document issued by a magistrate or a judge which instructs the specified persons (usually a PC) to whom it is addressed to do a particular act.