Failure to attend Interview Under Caution.

[davelee1097]

Hi,

 

What would be the possible or Probable outcome of an investigation if you fail to attend?

[ErikaPNP]

The investigation will continue and if they believe they have enough information to prosecute, they will go ahead with that. If they don't feel that there is enough information to prosecute but decide an overpayment is applicable based upon the weight of the evidence they will apply the overpayment.

[Animal Lover]

DWP can also apply for an arrest warrant, once the arrest has taken place the interview would be conducted at a police station.

[Shoelover]

An arrest is usually only made for more serius frauds. If an interviewee fails to attend an overpayment is raised and the case then just goes for prosecution. If somebody has been interviewed they may (subject to certian criteria) be offered a formal caution or administrative penalty.

If it's you thinking of not attending or you are posting on behalf f someone else, then that person may wish to consult a legal adviser before making the decision to not attend. Usually an interviewee is given 3 chance to attend, probably the final letter being hand delivered.

An IUC is the first chance for someone suspected of an offence to give their account.

[tabs666]

A caution can only be offered if the person gives a full and frank admission - hard to do if not interviewed

[kellyswon]

You could always attend and do "no a comment" you a perfectly within your rights to do so.

Edited March 19, 2010 by kellyswon

[jabba jones]

You could always attend and do "a comment" you a perfectly within your rights to do so.

 

I presume you mean "no comment". I was always taught everytime you hear those words, replace them in your mind with "I'm guilty".

 

The only people that say it obviously have something to hide.

[djgrazy]

There is absolutely NOTHING you can say in an interview that will benefit yourself. They will hope to get the missing piece of incriminating evidence from you. Tell them nothing, as with the police, Silence does not equate to guilt! We've been pre-programmed to accept that it does. think about it, the first thing a Police officer says to you when he arrests you is....

 

"You have the RIGHT to remain SILENT, anything you say CAN and WILL be USED AGAINST YOU in a court of law!" It's right there in Black & White!

 

you will receive a similar "caution" from them in this case, tell them nothing, you will more than likely only incriminate yourself.

 

this VIDEO explains why you should heed this advice.

[davelee1097]

I have started a new thread:

 

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/benefits-tax-credits-minimum/252186-interview-under-caution-please.html