Yasar Saleem, Solicitor

London & South East

Protecting your rights at voluntary police interviews (caution +3)

07780 707 824

Being called in for a voluntary police interview can be incredibly stressful. This may your first encounter with the police and you may not know quite what to expect. What you should do—even if you haven’t done anything wrong—is prepare yourself.

One way to do that is to get a solicitor on board to guide you through the process: that’s where I can help.

I’ve been representing people in police interviews for over 20-years. I’ve advised on a range of offences, and met people from all sorts of backgrounds. What that’s given me is valuable experience.

I’ll advise you, not just on the law and evidence, but on what to do in the interview.

About me

I am a consultant solicitor at Middlesex Law Chambers in Uxbridge, west London. I am a qualified duty solicitor (since 2005) with extensive experience in police interviews. I am an accredited member of the Law Society’s Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme so you can be confident you are taking advice from a specialist.

I studied Law at the University of Hertfordshire and completed my Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in Guildford. I qualified as a solicitor in 2003. In 2004 I obtained the Police Station Qualification from the University of Cardiff. I have been routinely advising people at the police station since 2005.

Contact me

You can reach me 7-days a week by phone or text. All calls are confidential. You can contact me during the day or in the evening. You can also email me if that is easier.

I cover all police stations in London and the south east. The service I provide is 100% free. It is covered by legal aid so you will not have to pay anything.

Client Testimonials

“Thank goodness my wife found Yasar… I didn’t know how serious it was… Yasar was very calm and professional… Two days later I had a call from Yasar who stated NFA would be taken. It was one of the most stressful times of my life. I’m so happy I didn’t rely on the duty solicitor…”

Client, Medway Police Station
Common Assault • No Further Action • 2025

“Finding myself in a difficult and stressful situation, I reached out to Yasar… From the very first phone call, he was calm, reassuring, and incredibly professional… His approach instantly eased my anxiety and gave me the confidence I needed…”

Client, Bethnal Green Police Station
ABH • No Further Action • 2024

“I was wrongly accused… I’m so glad I decided to use Yasar Saleem… he very quickly realised there was no evidence and no case to answer, it was clear from the outset that Yasar knew exactly how to deal with the accusation… there was No Further Action…”

Client, Bognor Regis Police Station
Criminal Damage • No Further Action • 2018

Essential Police Interview Questions Answered

What is a Caution +3 interview?

A voluntary interview, which is also called a Caution +3 interview, is a formal police interview under caution. The police will carry out an interview under caution if they have reason to suspect the person may have committed an offence. Anything said during an interview may be used as evidence. Similarly, choosing not to answer questions can lead to an inference of guilt, but that will only apply if the case proceeds to court and certain conditions are met.

Do I need a solicitor for a police interview?

It is highly advisable. A solicitor is free and can help in a number of ways: 1) Protecting your legal rights throughout, 2) Ensuring the interview is conducted fairly, 3) Preventing inadvertent self-incrimination, 4) Providing advice on what to do in the interview (i.e. answer questions, remain silent, or give a prepared statement, 5) Can intervene if procedures aren’t followed.

Can I refuse a police interview?

You can refuse but this may lead to your arrest.

Is legal advice Free?

Yes – free legal representation is available. This is fully funded by the Legal Aid Agency. Your income or savings are not taken into consideration, and you will not have to pay anything back at any stage.

Yasar Saleem – Consultant Solicitor at Middlesex Law Chambers, 54a Cowley Road, Uxbridge.

Phone: 07780 707 824
Email: info@cautionplus3solicitor.co.uk