Being arrested: your rights
Legal advice at the police station
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How you can get free legal advice
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- tell the police you would like legal advice 바카라 사이트“ the police will contact the Defence Solicitor Call Centre (DSCC)
- ask the police to contact a solicitor, such as your own one
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Being questioned without legal advice
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The police can make you wait for legal advice in serious cases, but only if a senior officer agrees.
The longest you can be made to wait before getting legal advice is 36 hours after arriving at the police station (or 48 hours for suspected terrorism).
You have the right to free legal advice if you are questioned by the police.