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The officer must warn you that it’s an offence not to give them your correct name and address. They can ask you to give your name and address, especially if they reasonably suspect you’ve broken the law. It’s a good idea to find out why they want to talk to you. The police can approach you and ask questions at any time, but this doesn’t mean you have to answer all of them. If you don’t want to answer questions or you’re not sure whether you must answer them, get legal advice.

some other questions that they have power to ask under special laws.

if the police suspect you've broken traffic laws, or if you’ve seen an accident they have wide powers to get information.

your place and date of birth for drug matters.

However, the police do have the power to ask you basic questions and in some situations, you may be breaking the law if you refuse to answer.

You have the right to remain silent, whether you have been stopped in the street, have agreed to go to the police station or are under arrest.