interview under caution
(criminal law, policing, E&W, formal) A formal interview of a suspect by the police as part of a criminal investigation, for which the suspect is entitled to legal representation.
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(criminal law, policing, E&W, formal) A formal interview of a suspect by the police as part of a criminal investigation, for which the suspect is entitled to legal representation. Used to determine whether or not to prosecute the suspect, and most commonly conducted following arrest, though sometimes in other circumstances.
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