Police
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Police custody
Detailed guide ·
Learn what happens in police custody, your rights at the police station, and how long police can keep you there. This guide covers legal advice, healthcare, appropriate adults, custody reviews, bail, release and complaints.
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Police interviews
Detailed guide ·
Learn what happens in a police interview, the difference between voluntary and arrested interviews, and your rights to legal advice, silence and support. This guide also explains protections for children and vulnerable adults in England…
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Being charged with a crime
Detailed guide ·
Learn what being charged with a crime means, what happens next and how to get legal help. This guide covers charge sheets, court dates, the Single Justice Procedure, bail, remand, pleas, evidence and support needs.
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Children and vulnerable adults in police custody
Detailed guide ·
Learn what happens when a child or vulnerable adult is in police custody, including rights to legal advice, an appropriate adult and support with health or communication needs. This guide also explains custody time limits,…
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Making a complaint against the police
Detailed guide ·
This guide explains how to complain about the conduct of police officers, police staff or other people working with the police in England and Wales. It is not legal advice and does not decide whether…
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Contacting police to report a crime
Detailed guide ·
Practical information about emergency and non-emergency police reporting.
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Police and being arrested
Guidance ·
Guidance about arrest, police powers, custody, interviews, charging, complaints and reporting crime.
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Being arrested
Detailed guide ·
Learn what happens when you are arrested, when police can arrest you, and your rights at the police station. This guide covers legal advice, searches, interviews, bail, cautions, police records and support for children and…
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Police warrants
Detailed guide ·
Learn what police warrants are, when police can arrest or search without one, what officers must do during a search, and what to do if property or cash is taken. This guide explains your key…