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So how about when it's just a driving offence. Presumably that's different, but specifically in law, why? And what about when the police aren't sure what's happened - say for example, a missing child - in those cases, if there's a lack of evidence, the parents and other friends/family come...

So if there's any danger you could be charged with something, don't say anything without legal representation. And the police won't tell you that.

The whole point was that if you're not arrested, you are still entitled to legal advice, but the police don't tell you that. Simple as that. Really? If the police officer notes it down in their book, I'm surprised if they can't then read that out in court, even if you deny it. Happy to accept...

It's not as simple as that. It's not always practical for the police to get everything written down and signed, and witnesses that have given evidence may later decide they're not prepared to give a statement or say they've forgotten etc. When the police speak to drivers about what they've been...

During a large investigation the police may ask many people questions. Not all of those will be suspects, and some that aren't suspects may later become suspects. They won't all be told that they can have legal advice. I assume that what the police are told, or claim they're told, can later be...

So? Doesn't seem to stop him making mistakes. He's saying that the police cannot ask anyone a question without first telling them that they have the right to legal advice. Obviously not true. In some contexts, sure, but not all the time.

No they don't. What? You're saying that every time the police ask someone what's happened, they first have to tell them that they have the right to legal advice? Nonsense. No one said anything about free legal advice, the question was simply whether they were entitled to legal advice. If the...

Well you're always entitled to it, but the police don't have to tell you that. I believe they'll try and get you talking before you get legal advice, as they can use what you say to build a case. They will lie to you and tell you it appears better if you're innocent if you talk now, rather than...

Good point. I don't think so, they can question people and use what they say as evidence without having to arrest them first. I doubt that.

Good luck carrying a long pointy one into the Amex.