The third edition of Police Station Skills for Legal Advisers is an essential reference for those engaged in the active defence of clients in the police station. It is aimed at all legal advisers - both solicitors and legal representatives - whether seeking accreditation, already accredited, or responsible for supervising those seeking accreditation and for quality control of defence provided in the police station.
The Accreditation Manual examines the defender role, introduces new and established practitioner tools, and comprehensively addresses all the critical issues at each stage of skilled defence from the initial request to attend the police station including key consultations with the custody officer, the investigating officer, the client, the appropriate adult, and the interpreter. It provides a unique insight into police investigation, custody processes and assessment by police staff and police surgeons, pre-interview disclosure, and investigative interviewing.