Know your Rights - Everyone Should Read it.

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Being arrested


A police officer can arrest you without a warrant if they reasonably suspect you have committed, are committing, or are about to commit a serious offence (an offence that has a jail term of 7 years or more). An arrest may be lawful even if you have not done anything wrong.


If you are arrested, you have a right:

• to be told why you are being arrested
• to tell a relative or friend where you are
• to speak with a lawyer
• to be cautioned before being interviewed by the police
• to any necessary medical treatment, and
• to a reasonable degree of privacy from the media.

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Answering questions from the police


Generally, you only have to give the following personal details when asked by the police:

(a) your name,
(b) your address, and
(c) your date of birth.



A police officer may ask you for these personal details if they reasonably suspect you have committed, are committing or are about to commit an offence, or may be able to assist in the investigation of an offence.