Criminal Litigation

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How long can the police hold a person in custody (detention without charge)?
When someone is arrested the police must: identify themselves as the police tell you that you’re being arrested tell you what crime they think you’ve committed explain why it’s necessary to arrest you explain to you that you’re not free to leave
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What is the Police Arrest Procedure?
When someone is arrested the police must: identify themselves as the police tell you that you’re being arrested tell you what crime they think you’ve committed explain why it’s necessary to arrest you explain to you that you’re not free to leave
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When can a constable arrest without a warrant?
anyone who is about to commit an offence anyone who is in the act of committing an offence anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be about to commit an offence anyone whom he has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be committing
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There must also be reasonable grounds for believing that arrest is ‘necessary
Ascertain the suspect’s (real) name/address Prevent the suspect injuring themselves/another Prevent the suspect suffering injury Prevent the suspect causing loss of/damage to property Protect a child/vulnerable person from the suspect Allow a pr
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The custody officer at the police station must explain rights. What does the arrested person have the right to?
get free legal advice tell someone where they are have medical help if feeling ill see the rules the police must follow (‘Codes of Practice’) see a written notice telling them about their rights, eg regular breaks for food and to use the toilet (can
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What is an appropriate adult?
parent, guardian or carer a social worker another family member or friend aged 18 or over a volunteer aged 18 or over
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What is the Police Arrest Procedure?

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When someone is arrested the police must: identify themselves as the police tell you that you’re being arrested tell you what crime they think you’ve committed explain why it’s necessary to arrest you explain to you that you’re not free to leave

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When can a constable arrest without a warrant?

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There must also be reasonable grounds for believing that arrest is ‘necessary

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The custody officer at the police station must explain rights. What does the arrested person have the right to?

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