5. Concluding the interview 220. Read or play the record of interview back to the interviewee and allow the person to correct or clarify the contents. Ask if the interviewee has anything to add. 6. 228. In addition to the guidance set out above, suspects must be granted and informed of at least the following rights: (a) To be presumed innocent until proven guilty, which includes a fair opportunity to provide their account of relevant events 221. Ask if the interviewee can suggest others to interview. (b) Not to be compelled to incriminate themselves 222. Obtain, with permission, any material referred to in the interview, such as photographs, medical reports and court records. (c) To remain silent (d) To the presence and assistance of a lawyer during questioning, and to consult the lawyer in private 223. With the interviewee, review security measures and ways to stay in contact after the interview. (e) To have the interview recorded, including place(s) and date(s) of questioning; the place of detention, if any; the start and end times of each interview session; the intervals between sessions (including rest periods); the identities of the interviewer(s) and all others present; and any requests made by the individual being questioned 224. Ensure that the interviewee certifies in writing or on audio or video that: (a) The interviewee’s statement has not been made under any form of unlawful duress (b) The content of the interview is true and correct to the best of the interviewee’s knowledge and recollection (f) To be interviewed in a language he or she understands (c) The interviewee was not threatened or forced to give the statement, nor were any promises or inducements offered in this regard (g) If the person is arrested or detained, to be informed immediately of the reason for the arrest and to be told promptly of any charges (d) The interviewee is aware that the statement may be used in legal proceedings and that they may be called to give evidence (e) The interviewee may be liable to prosecution for contempt of court, for interfering in the administration of justice, or for giving false testimony if they say anything in the statement that they know to be false or do not believe to be true. 225. Ensure that the interviewee signs and dates every page of a written interview record. Any document or material, such as diagrams and photographs, to which the interviewee refers or which s/ he creates during the interview should also be signed or otherwise authenticated and should be attached to the interview record. 226. Ensure that all records from the interview are stored securely to protect privacy and to maintain security. Additional guidance when interviewing a suspect (h) For foreign nationals, to access consular officials of their State of nationality; or, in the case of stateless persons, refugees, or asylum seekers, their relevant national authorities or UNHCR. 7. The role of interpreters 229. In some situations an interpreter may be required to assist with the interview of a witness, victim, suspect, or other person relevant for the investigation. The interpreter’s role is to facilitate communication in a neutral and objective manner. Interpreters should be limited to that role, have appropriate interview training, be accredited by the relevant authorities, understand the terminology specific to the investigation, and apply internationally agreed standards and best practice. The interpreter should declare any potential conflict of interest in advance. 227. Identify points arising from the interview to follow up in the investigation, including other people to interview and potential lines of inquiry. 35