when providing a statement to the police,must they supply me with a copy.?

Answer 1

If you request one then yes.

Answer 2

If you make a statement as a victim or witness to something you have seen or heard being said then no the attending Officer will not give you a copy of your statement. I dealt with numerous witnesses in my time on the job and I can't begin to tell you how many were surprised that they were being called to court to give evidence in person. It seems that they all felt that a statement was enough to help the Prosecution of Offenders but the court will not accept written testimony except in special circumstances. Therefore, you cannot see your statement after you've given it to the Officers and signed because the Courts do not want you to repeat it parrot fashion if you are called to give evidence. Essentially they want to hear what you have to say by recollecting the events that you witnessed. You will have opportunity to read over your statement before you go into Court if you are called in to give live evidence. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

No, there is no obligation to supply you with a copy. However, as everyone says, you will get to see a copy if called to give evidence at a later date.
Good luck.
For info of Mr kilmar, I don't have a personal typist, I usually sit on my a*** and hand write 99.9% of the statements that I take when trying to make a difference to the crime rates in this country.

Answer 4

No there is no obligation to do so.

If the matter goes to court you will be given a copy to read before giving evidence; but you will not be allowed to take it into court with you.

Check it over carefully before you sign it as once signed and unless you make further statement to change or add details you forgot this will be the account the court will have and you will be questioned on; and this could be months later when the case finally gets to court.

Answer 5

In the UK?. No.I assume you mean a witness statement.Some people here are talking about a statement under caution made by an accused which is rare now due to tape recording of interviews.As has been said if you go to court you are usually allowed to refresh your memory before entering court by reading statement.The usual assumption is why do you need a copy if it is the truth.

Answer 6

Not usually will they provide a copy as it is usually obtained at the scene of the crime and who has a copying machine there. If you want one they will send or drop one off to you. This is usually the only reason why one is not provided.

If the statement is used in court the copy will be provided if you have to testify to help refresh your memory.

Answer 7

no they do not, but you can always go back and change or review/ your statement at any time. if you in a magistrates court you get given your statement back to look over before going into the court this is to refresh your memory. I did this when i was a witness to an incident.

Answer 8

There is no such requirement... But you can get a copy of the full report through the Records Dept.

Answer 9

I don't see why not they all seem to be sitting on their r'ses doing nothing while the country is being terrorised by chavs and teeny'gangs brandishing guns at every passing stranger. .. but tell them you want a copy then they'll wake up the typist.

Answer 10

They certainly must me old son. And a quick tip they will ask you if you want to write it or let them do it. I always write mine along the lines of blah blah sorry blah blah cant remember blah blah sorry etc etc they love all that sorry stuff even though they know its crap.The show no remorse gag will get you bird.

Answer 11

No not unless you do ask. make sure you read it over carefully before signing.