Know your Rights - Everyone Should Read it.

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The police can approach you and ask you questions at any time. Always find out why the police want to talk to you.

Know your Rights

It will be beneficial to be aware of your rights when it comes to dealing with the police, regardless of the situation. The police are less likely to break any of your civil rights if you make them aware that you do actually know what your rights are. For instance you can refuse to answer any police questions until you have taken legal advice.

If your feel your civil rights have been infringed or abused by the police in any way there are a number of options open to you. Complaints against the police can be made to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC). You can also make a complaint directly through your local police station.

The police are not above the law and they can face the same legal consequences as any other member of the public if they do abuse the civil rights of any citizen.



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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.