Kate's refusal on legal advice to answer those 48 questions.

[Eleanor]

So, were there any questions that would incriminate Kate? she could lie under oath,who would know?
There was No valid reason for her to not answer those questions.
especially as I have mentioned: By not answering Kate conceded (answered YES)  that it could harm the investigation/search as to what happened to her daughter.

Then she rants on at a police officer-accusing him for doing the exact same thing! EVEN taking him to court!
Completely disgraceful behavior by a mother.

Kate's questions would be slightly different as they had different answers regarding when they last saw  their daughter-at different times for eg. "allegedly"

"If The Investigation thinks so."  You forgot that bit.  But then people like you often do.

[jassi]

I reckon they just couldn't afford for  there to be discrepancies in their answers so they decided she should say nowt and he would do all the talking  - it is what he excels at.

[Alfred R Jones]

I reckon they just couldn't afford for  there to be discrepancies in their answers so they decided she should say nowt and he would do all the talking  - it is what he excels at.

why would there be discrepancies in their answers?  Didn't they have 3 whole months in which to rehearse their story, allegedly?

[jassi]

Indeed they did, but they wouldn't know the exact nature & format of the questions so it might have been difficult to ensure compatible answers. Perhaps better not to risk it, particularly as Kate seemed to think the police were trying to fit her up.

[Miss Taken Identity]

The investigation did THINK SO  that is my point...and Kate knew that. and answered YES.
 
...that was for the benefit of those who needed clarification-in case I didn;t make it clear enough.

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I will not tolerate any goading-trolling on this forum. If you have a valid point regarding my posts please feel free to correct them -evidence- your argument to the thread and not directly at me.

If we have a difference of opinion do not feel so obliged to begin a name calling session- I will not respond, it is beneath me as an adult.

[Alfred R Jones]

Indeed they did, but they wouldn't know the exact nature & format of the questions so it might have been difficult to ensure compatible answers. Perhaps better not to risk it, particularly as Kate seemed to think the police were trying to fit her up.

I don't see why it would have been difficult - agree on the story, in detail, and stick to it.  No problem.

[jassi]

Easy to get tricked by these cunning cops - not worth the risk

[Alfred R Jones]

Easy to get tricked by these cunning cops - not worth the risk

Very true.  Thanks for acknowledging that the cops were trying every trick in book to elicit incriminating evidence from her and well done to her and her lawyer for not falling for it.

"Did you find Madeleine a bit of a handful?"  "Yes, sometimes she would drive me round the bend"
"Did she have difficulty getting to sleep at night?"  "Yes, sometimes it would take ages for her to drop off"
"Did you ever give her anything to help her sleep?"  "Yes, sometimes if she had a fever or was teething we'd give her Calpol"

"Aha!  So it's obvious you couldn't cope with this unruly child and driven to distraction you sedated her, correct?!"

Means, motive, opportunity, all sewn up.

[jassi]

Very true. Thanks for acknowledging that the cops were trying every trick in book to elicit incriminating evidence from her and well done to her and her lawyer for not falling for it.

"Did you find Madeleine a bit of a handful?"  "Yes, sometimes she would drive me round the bend"
"Did she have difficulty getting to sleep at night?"  "Yes, sometimes it would take ages for her to drop off"
"Did you ever give her anything to help her sleep?"  "Yes, sometimes if she had a fever or was teething we'd give her Calpol"

"Aha!  So it's obvious you couldn't cope with this unruly child and driven to distraction you sedated her, correct?!"

Means, motive, opportunity, all sewn up.

I fear it's true the world over. That's one of the reasons they repeatedly go over the same questions, trying to find weaknesses. I believe it's standard UK practice as well.

[Alfred R Jones]

I fear it's true the world over. That's one of the reasons they repeatedly go over the same questions, trying to find weaknesses. I believe it's standard UK practice as well.

Yes you're right, and now you can hopefully see why even an innocent person should think twice before handing the police their balls on a plate, so to speak.

[jassi]

I've never had any problem in appreciating that not answering questions makes you look like a shifty criminal.

A tactical PR mistake I feel,

[carlymichelle]

I've never had any problem in appreciating that not answering questions makes you look like a shifty criminal.

A tactical PR mistake I feel,

with something to hide  too

[Alfred R Jones]

I've never had any problem in appreciating that not answering questions makes you look like a shifty criminal.

A tactical PR mistake I feel,

Actually I agree with that as well.  Regardless of the fact that the PJ were trying to stitch her up, I think Kate should have ignored her solicitor's advice, no matter how well-intentioned it was.  That said, when you're in such an intimidating situation in a foreign country with a dodgy reputation for questioning suspects, and when the only person on your side and who knows how the police and the law works tells you to do something, you're probably more inclined to do as they say. 

[icabodcrane]

Very true.  Thanks for acknowledging that the cops were trying every trick in book to elicit incriminating evidence from her and well done to her and her lawyer for not falling for it.

"Did you find Madeleine a bit of a handful?"  "Yes, sometimes she would drive me round the bend"
"Did she have difficulty getting to sleep at night?"  "Yes, sometimes it would take ages for her to drop off"
"Did you ever give her anything to help her sleep?"  "Yes, sometimes if she had a fever or was teething we'd give her Calpol"

"Aha!  So it's obvious you couldn't cope with this unruly child and driven to distraction you sedated her, correct?!"

Means, motive, opportunity, all sewn up.

You forgot the humdinger  ...  "Is true, that in England,  you even considered handing  Madeleine's custody over to a relative ?"

Although I suppose there could be no misinterprting a straightforward   "No, it is not true"  given in response

Here's the thing though ...  that same question was also put to Gerry McCann  ( was it true that Kate had considered handing Madeleine's custody over to a relative  ) 

He didn't give a definitive   "No it's not true"   either

He just said 'not as far as he was aware'

What does the forum make of that  ?

[Mr Gray]

You forgot the humdinger  ...  "Is true, that in England,  you even considered handing  Madeleine's custody over to a relative ?"

Although I suppose there could be no misinterprting a straightforward   "No, it is not true"  given in response

Here's the thing though ...  that same question was also put to Gerry McCann  ( was it true that Kate had considered handing Madeleine's custody over to a relative  ) 

He didn't give a definitive   "No it's not true"   either

He just said 'not as far as he was aware'

What does the forum make of that  ?

I think the fact that you are still discussing this after seven years is a little crazy