Publisher's Synopsis
All the essential information needed by police station advisers when advising a suspect at a police station is provided in this index style book. Comprehensive yet convenient and portable in format, it gives reliable and easily accessible practical guidance on every area an advisor is likely to encounter, including: right to silence and interviews, detention time limits, bail, identification procedures, searches and suspects rights.;Each section deals with the significant legislation and case law. This includes the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1994, and the newly revised PACE Codes.;To enhance the value of "Police Station Adviser's Index", the reader will also find an explanation of the typical problems that arise in practice and suggestions as to the best tactical approach in dealing with them.;The alphabetical ordering and thumb indexed style of the book should be valuable to police station advisers who need to find answers quickly and easily in an environment where time is of the essence. In addition, the book contains a guide enabling it to be used as a text book for those new to police station work and those seeking Law Society "representative" accreditation.;For criminal practices wanting to ensure that all there solicitors and representatives are fully equipped to provide advice at a police station, this book should be a helpful reference tool.