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Andy Jackson - Caution
Edited by JODY PORTER

Caution
Andy Jackson

You do not have to say anything
but it may harm your defence
if you do not mention, when questioned,
something which you later rely on
in court. Anything you do say
may be given in evidence.
Do you understand?

You do not have to answer anything.
If you understand the harm
of what you say, do not rely on courts
or evidence to defend you later.
When questioned, do not mention
anything, do not say anything.
Do you understand?

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