How do you politely say no comment?
How do you politely say no comment?
You could say something like ‘I don’t have the information to hand to answer that question right now, but I will get back you later’ or ‘I’m not the right person to answer that question, but I will get someone who can answer the question to contact you shortly’.
Why do they say no comment?
There is no magic to the phrase no comment. It is simply a device for a suspect to indicate that they have no intention of answering police questions. It allows the police to put questions and the interview to progress easily.
What happens if you say nothing in court?
Remaining silent during questioning is not enough. Under the law, once there is a clear invocation, a sort of magical moment is created where officers are required to stop questioning. If they do not, anything the suspect says cannot be used to show his or her guilt in committing the crime charged.
What happens if I don’t attend a voluntary police interview?
What happens if you decide not to attend as a volunteer? You face a real risk of being arrested at the worst possible time. There is no guarantee of legal advice when you ask for it. There is a risk that the police could withhold communication from you and/or deny you access to legal advice.
Can the police force you to come in for questioning?
You do have the right to refuse or ignore a request for questioning, but the officers may choose to arrest you, depending on the nature of the case.
What do you do if police ask you questions?
As a general rule, if you have been detained, you must truthfully identify yourself, and beyond that, the only appropriate answer to a police question is: “I want my lawyer.” If you wish to exercise your right to remain silent, state this out loud to the officer and then—remain silent!
Why do you say no comment in a police interview?
Make “NO COMMENT” to all questions. There is no such thing as a friendly chat with a police officer. Everything you say can and will likely be used as evidence. If they interview you, give a “No Comment” interview, unless under explicit advice from a good solicitor to make a written statement.
What happens after a voluntary police interview?
What Happens After The Interview? Once interviewed by the police, the officer dealing will then refer the matter to their sergeant to review and make a decision. It maybe the case that you are offered a community resolution or a police caution based on admissions made in interview to the offence.
