What are your basic rights when arrested?
There are some important rights that you need to know when you are arrested. The police have a duty to inform you about these rights.
It is important to know that you have the right to:
- know the reasons for your arrest and the charges against you
- remain silent and not to provide information that may be used against you in court
- invite a lawyer
- inform your relatives or other person about your arrest
About this section
This section will explain what these rights really mean and when you have to be informed about them.