Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 73158
Police: Interviews
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions she has had with the (a) Law Society and (b) Solicitors Regulation Authority on the consequences of legal advice that may contribute to the suppression of evidence during police interviews.
Answer
Sarah SackmanThe legal profession in England and Wales operates independently of government. This framework is set out in the Legal Services Act 2007. Regulation of the sector is carried out by the approved regulators, overseen by the Legal Services Board. The Solicit...
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