If you’re a suspected being investigated for a criminal offence, you must know the following facts about your legal rights during the investigation process: You’ll be interviewed by a Police officer who’ll record a statement in English from you. You can speak in English or any language or dialect you’re comfortable with. You can request for an interpreter or translator to be arranged if you don’t understand the interviewer. You are allowed to and must read to make sure it’s completely accurate before you sign it. You are also allowed to and must check and amend the statement if you need. You are not allowed to keep a copy of the statement. You are not allowed to consult your lawyer about your criminal case before the interview and your lawyer is not allowed to accompany you during the interview. You must tell the truth during the interview, otherwise, you may be charged for giving false information or lying to the investigators. If you’re accused of committing a criminal offence, you must give your full explanation early, otherwise, the Court can view this as less believable if you only mention it much later. But you must remember, regardless of what you’re told by the interviewer, you are allowed to remain silent and not admit that you’ve carried out the offence. This is your legal right.