Police basics
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What to do if the police want a word.
Scenario one: you are helping the police with their enquiries
Find out if you are being arrested, if not, you don't have to go to the police station.
If you do go voluntarily you are entitled to:
- A phone call to a relative or friend telling them where you are;
- Free legal advice from a solicitor;
- Leave at any time you wish.
Scenario two: a police officer stops you in the street
You are entitled to know:
- The officer's name;
- The police station where they work;
- Why the officer has stopped you (your appearance is not a sufficient reason).
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