ABSTRACT
One of the key factors that may infl uence the outcome of the trial is the manner in which the accused has responded to police questions. The interrogation of suspects remains one of the primary investigative techniques for the police, and the most desirable outcome in virtually every interview will be an incriminating statement from the suspect under questioning. If the prosecution have such an admission to rely upon at trial, their task in proving the accused’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt is likely to be considerably more straightforward.
