Inferences May Be Drawn If a Suspect Is Relying on Facts

True/False

Inferences may be drawn if a suspect is relying on facts given under a written statement to police who remained silent during questioning. The purpose of S34 (1)a was to prevent a suspect from relying on facts in court that should have been disclised during police questioning. If all of the facts that are being relied upon are in the written statement produced by the solicitor, inferences cannot be drawn by the jury.