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Free solicitor for a voluntary interview under caution

Police want to interview you under caution in Kent? Had a letter, call or card asking you to come in? That's a voluntary interview under caution, and you can have a solicitor with you. Police station advice is free under legal aid, and it isn't means-tested. I'm an independent criminal defence solicitor, not Kent Police. For the police, use 999 or 101.

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Start with the short form: allegation type, name and phone. Prefer officer details and letter upload? Use the full form below or the dedicated start page.

Short request — voluntary interview

First — are you reporting a crime or looking for a police number?

If yes, use official police contacts. This website cannot help with those enquiries.

Don't attend unrepresented

A voluntary interview is under caution. Anything you say can be used in evidence. Get advice before agreeing a date where possible. Ignoring a genuine invitation can lead to arrest. Rearranging so a solicitor can attend is normal.

Plain steps

  1. Do not discuss the allegation

    If officers call or leave a letter, take names and the station. Don't give your account on the phone. Say you'll instruct a solicitor.

  2. Request representation

    Police station advice for a voluntary interview under caution is free under legal aid. It isn't means-tested, whether you ask for the duty solicitor or name your own.

  3. I get the disclosure

    Once instructed, I contact the interviewing officer, request disclosure, and advise you in private before the interview.

  4. I come to the interview with you

    I'll be at the station for the interview under caution, protect your rights, and advise whether to answer questions, make no comment, or use a prepared statement.

Kent voluntary interview cover

I attend custody at Medway, North Kent (Gravesend), Canterbury, Tonbridge, Folkestone and Margate, and voluntary interviews at Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Swanley, Bluewater, Ashford, Sevenoaks, Dover and Tunbridge Wells. Maidstone custody is closed.

Maidstone (voluntary interviews only)

Maidstone custody is closed. Interviews here are voluntary interviews only. Arrange a solicitor before you go.

Medway

Medway (Gillingham) handles custody and interviews. Letter or call about a booked interview? Request representation first.

North Kent / Gravesend

North Kent custody suite and local voluntary interviews. Instruct before you attend under caution.

Sevenoaks & Swanley

Voluntary interview invitations at Sevenoaks and Swanley, free solicitor advice before the interview date.

Someone detained right now? Current custody check. Other contact routes: Contact.

Full request form

Officer details, crime reference and letter upload when you have them.

Request voluntary interview representation

Structured enquiry for a forthcoming interview under caution.

First — are you reporting a crime or looking for a police number?

If yes, use official police contacts. This website cannot help with those enquiries.

Sources

  1. GOV.UK — PACE Code C 2023 (accessible text)—https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pace-code-c-2023/pace-code-c-2023-accessible
  2. PACE 1984, section 58 — right to legal advice at the police station—https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/58
  3. PACE 1984, section 76 — exclusion of confessions—https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/76
  4. SRA register — Tuckers Solicitors LLP (592449)—https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/register/organisation/?sraNumber=592449

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