By Sam Healey, Partner in Business Crime & Regulation at JMW Solicitors
If you are required to attend a ‘compelled’ interview by an investigating authority, proceed with considerable caution and ensure you have instructed an experienced legal team.  During complex and far-reaching investigations, individuals can be compelled to attend for an interview to divulge information where they may otherwise be reluctant to answer questions voluntarily or the information is confidential.
Certain investigating agencies have enhanced powers when it comes to investigating and obtaining information from suspects or possible witnesses.  Whilst these powers vary depending on the agency conducting the investigation, generally a notice is served in accordance with the legislation that governs their powe...