Being arrested: your rights
Your rights in custody
The custody officer at the police station must explain your rights. You have the right to:
- get free legal advice
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If you바카라 사이트檙e under 18
You should not be put in a cell unless there is nowhere else safe and comfortable at the police station.
You must never be put in a cell with an adult.
If you are female, a female member of staff will look after you.
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Your rights when being questioned
The police may question you about the crime you바카라 사이트檙e 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:
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