PART 4 SPOLICE INVESTIGATORY AND OTHER POWERS

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

CHAPTER 3SQUESTIONING OF CERTAIN CHILDREN

Planning and conduct of investigative interviewsS

48Conduct of investigative interviewS

(1)Subsection (2) applies where an investigative interview of a child is authorised by virtue of section 40(2).

(2)The interview—

(a)may not start prior to the child being given a copy of the plans for the interview drawn up under section 47,

(b)must be conducted in accordance with those plans.

(3)Subsections (4) to (6) apply where an investigative interview of a child is authorised by a child interview order made in respect of the child.

(4)No action authorised or required by the order may take place prior to the child being given a copy of the plans for the investigative interview drawn up under section 47.

(5)The interview must be conducted in accordance with––

(a)any directions about the conduct of the interview contained in the order, and

(b)the plans drawn up under section 47.

(6)Any other action required or authorised by a child interview order must be carried out in accordance with—

(a)any directions about the carrying out of those actions contained in the order,

(b)the plans for the interview drawn up under section 47.

Commencement Information

I1S. 48 in force at 17.12.2021 by S.S.I. 2021/449, reg. 2