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Interviewing suspects: caseworker guidance

Immigration staff guidance on roles and responsibility when interviewing suspects.

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Interviewing suspects

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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 1 September 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated with a link to a notice that explains to a suspect their entitlement to a copy of the interview recording.

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

  3. Updated guidance.

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

  5. Updated guidance.

  6. First published.