Detained for police questioning (Qld)

If you are suspected of having committed a criminal offence and you refuse to voluntarily participate in an electronically recorded interview with police, it is possible that you may be detained for the purpose of questioning. This can be a confronting experience and it is important that you are aware of your rights, including your right to remain silent.

Right to silence not affected

You have the right to remain silent in a police interview when asked questions by a police officer. However, you must provide your name, address and, in some circumstances your date of birth, to a police officer if they ask you to. You may be charged with the offence of contravening a direction or requirement of a police officer if you refuse to do so.