Guidance

Interviewing suspects: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on roles and responsibility when interviewing suspects.

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UK Visas and Immigration
Published
25 September 2013
Last updated
9 July 2025 — See all updates

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UK Visas and Immigration guidance for staff on the Home Office’s roles and responsibility when interviewing suspects.

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Published 25 September 2013
Last updated 9 July 2025 show all updates

  1. Updated the guidance to version 11 and added an accessible version.

  2. Updated guidance.

  3. Updated with a link to a notice that explains to a suspect their entitlement to a copy of the interview recording.

  4. Updated in relation to current teachings by TASU (College of Policing).

  5. Updated guidance.

  6. Guidance updated: additions to voluntary interviews chapter risk assessment requirements; voluntary attender risk assessment form; revised PACE codes 2019; updated contacts and housekeeping changes.

  7. Updated guidance.

  8. First published.

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