Police Interview Note-Taking: Practical Checklist
A checklist for recording PACE interviews in your attendance note: times, officers, topics and interventions.
Police Interview Note-Taking: Practical Checklist
Last updated: 9 June 2026
In short
Record the start and end times, the interviewing officers, the caution given, the topics covered, any significant answers, any no comment periods, and any breaks or legal argument.
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This article is general information for criminal defence professionals in England and Wales. It isn't legal advice on any specific case. Get advice on your own circumstances.
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Note: General information for criminal defence practitioners in England and Wales. It isn't legal advice.