Question 1

Who can the police question in relation to a crime?

Accepted Answer

Anyone.

Answer

Only someone who is considered to be a suspect.

Answer

Only someone who has been charged with a crime.

Question 2

Is a person questioned by the police obliged to answer questions?

Accepted Answer

No.

Answer

Yes, if in the presence of a solicitor.

Answer

Yes, in any case.

Question 3

Is evidence obtained during the questioning of a suspect admissible in court?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if it was fairly obtained.

Answer

No.

Answer

Yes, in any case.

Question 4

Is evidence obtained by someone who has been charged with a crime admissible to court?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if it has been provided voluntarily by the person.

Answer

No.

Answer

Yes, in any case.

Question 5

For how many hours can someone be lawfully detained?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

6

Answer

18

Question 6

Who is a person under 16 allowed to see during their detention?

Accepted Answer

Both.

Answer

their parents

Answer

A solicitor

Question 7

Can someone who is being detained be searched without a warrant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in any case.

Answer

No.

Answer

Yes, if they provide their consent.

Question 8

Can someone who is being detained have his/her fingerprints taken?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in any case.

Answer

Yes, if they provide their consent.

Answer

No.

Question 9

What will happen to most people before they go to court?

Accepted Answer

They will be charged and cited to appear in court on a specific date.

Answer

They will be arrested and then released on an undertaking to appear in court on a specific date.

Answer

They will be arrested and detained in custody until the date of the court hearing.

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