The police must explain all of these rights to you if you are arrested or detained.
- You have the right:
- To be informed promptly of the reason you have been arrested or detained.
- To retain and instruct a lawyer without delay and to be informed of that right.
- To telephone any lawyer you wish.
- To free advice from a legal aid lawyer.
If you are under 18 years of age, you have the right to speak with a parent or other appropriate adult as soon as possible.