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Police Cautions

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 16 September 2025UIN 75304

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has considered reviewing the standard police caution to include a reference to the potential impact of legal advice to remain silent on a defendant’s defence.

Answered by Sarah Jones

A review of the standard police caution is not being considered for the reasons set out in my earlier answer to written question UIN 73157.

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