What are my rights if I am arrested?
You have the right:
- To be informed of your rights as well as the consequences of not remaining silent
- To remain silent
- To not be forced to make a confession that could be used against you
- To be brought before a court within 48 hours or by the end of the 1st working day after the weekend (whichever time comes last)
- To be charged, or informed of the reason for continued detention, or released at the 1st court appearance
- To be released if the interests of justice permit, subject to conditions, e.g. bail.
- To be informed of the right to institute bail proceedings
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