Voluntary Interviews

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Voluntary attendance
What facts tell you that a person attends voluntarily for interview, and what procedural stage are you in?
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Caution the volunteer
What is the first practical step a defence solicitor should take before advising on voluntary interviews?
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Explain attendance rights
Talk through the rule path for voluntary interviews, including the decision-maker, test and timing point.
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Watch for pressure
How would you explain the client's options and risks in plain language?
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Silence and adverse inference
What is the common trap here, and what safer distinction prevents it?
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Building block 6
A client is invited to attend voluntarily and thinks it is just a chat. Explain what you advise before attendance.

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Voluntary Interviews

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Voluntary attendance

Caution the volunteer

Explain attendance rights

Watch for pressure

Silence and adverse inference

Building block 6