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The police can arrest you without a warrant if they suspect (reasonably) that you have committed an offence, or are about to commit one, and they need to arrest you to: prevent you causing injury to yourself or others or damaging property. investigate the offence. stop you from disappearing.
- Make a Complaint
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- After Questioning
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- Overview
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- Rights at The Police Station
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- Make a Complaint
Jan 31, 2018 · The victim need not be a police officer and could be a private citizen assisting an officer, or a private citizen or store detective making a citizen’s arrest. The maximum sentence is two years and cases can be heard in either the Crown Court or in the magistrates’ courts.
- Your rights in custody
- Young people under 18 and vulnerable adults
- Your rights when being questioned
The custody officer at the police station must explain your rights. You have the right to:
•get free legal advice
•tell someone where you are
•have medical help if you’re feeling ill
•see the rules the police must follow (‘Codes of Practice’)
•see a written notice telling you about your rights, such as regular breaks for food and to use the toilet – you can ask for a notice in your language or an interpreter to explain the notice
The police must try to contact your parent, guardian or carer if you’re under 18 or a vulnerable adult.
They must also find an ‘appropriate adult’ to come to the station to help you and be present during questioning and searching. An appropriate adult can be:
•your parent, guardian or carer
•a social worker
•another family member or friend aged 18 or over
•a volunteer aged 18 or over
The police may question you about the crime you’re suspected of - this will be recorded. You do not have to answer the questions but there could be consequences if you do not. The police must explain this to you by reading you the police caution:
“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.”
Jul 29, 2020 · If you have been arrested, it’s important you get the legal help and representation you need at the police station and during the different legal stages that may follow.
- Arrest. To arrest you, the police need reasonable grounds to suspect you are involved in a crime. They can arrest you anywhere and at any time, including on the street, at home or work.
- Arriving at the police station. When you arrive at the police station, the arresting officers will discuss with the custody sergeant the reason for your arrest, and you will be booked in.
- Searching and samples. The police have the right to: Take photographs of you. Take fingerprints. Take a DNA sample. Swab the skin surface of your hands and arms.
- Being held in a cell. Generally, the police can hold you in custody for up to 24 hours before they either must charge you with a crime or release you.
As a member of the public you have legal rights when you are being arrested. The police have rights too. Police forces in the United Kingdom have the right to take photographs of you if they arrest you. The police can also take your fingerprints and a DNA sample without your permission.
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The police will issue a ‘charge sheet’. A police charge sheet UK sets out the exact details of the crime you have been charged with. If you get charged by police they will then decide whether: You get bail and can go home until the court hearing (you may need to follow certain rules).
