Answering Questions, Silence and Prepared Statements

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Choose interview response
What facts tell you that the client must decide how to respond in interview, and what procedural stage are you in?
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Assess silence strategy
What is the first practical step a defence solicitor should take before advising on answering questions, silence and prepared statements?
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Prepared statement option
Talk through the rule path for answering questions, silence and prepared statements, including the decision-maker, test and timing point.
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Risks of selective silence
How would you explain the client's options and risks in plain language?
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Explain adverse inference
What is the common trap here, and what safer distinction prevents it?
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Building block 6
A client has a possible defence but disclosure is poor and they are anxious. Explain the options and safest advice.

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Answering Questions, Silence and Prepared Statements

Guided prompts in this topic

Choose interview response

Assess silence strategy

Prepared statement option

Risks of selective silence

Explain adverse inference

Building block 6