Prepared Statements in Kent Police Interviews: A Practical Guide

Introduction

A prepared statement is a written account read aloud at the start of a police interview. It can put your version of events on the record while you answer "no comment" to further questions — a strategy often used at Kent custody suites and voluntary interview stations.

Full guide: prepared statements.

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When is a prepared statement used?

Common scenarios include limited police disclosure, complex allegations where you need time to investigate, or cases where putting a concise account on record is tactically sensible. Your solicitor decides based on the evidence and section 34 CJPOA risks.

Kent police station context

Prepared statements are used in custody at Medway, Tonbridge, Gravesend and Canterbury, and at voluntary interviews across Kent. Attendance notes record the statement for the defence file.

Related guides

• Prepared statements — full UK guide (full guide)
• No comment interview
• Adverse inference
• No comment in Kent

Conclusion

This article is general information for people attending Kent police stations. For advice about your own case, speak to a qualified solicitor before interview.

Sources

• CJPOA 1994, section 34
• CPS — Adverse inference guidance
• GOV.UK — PACE Code C 2023
• SRA register — Tuckers Solicitors LLP (127795)

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