§ 18. Mr. RiddickTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received requesting the abolition of a suspect's right to silence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenWe have received a number of suggestions that the right to silence should be modified. My right hon. Friend set up last year a working group to consider what changes in the law were necessary. We are now awaiting its report.