If you are arrested
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What happens when you arrive at the police station?
When you arrive at the police station you should be told what your rights are (these will be written on a piece of paper but if you don’t understand what it means you should ask questions).
You have the right to:
- Have someone told that you have been arrested (for example, you might ask a police officer to call your parent/s or guardian/s
- Have a solicitor and talk to them on your own/in private.
- Have medical help if you are feeling ill
- See the rules the police must follow (Code of Practice)
- If you are under 17 years old, you also have the right to have an appropriate adult with you at the police station and to talk to them in private if you want to. If you are under 18 the police must try to contact your parents, guardian or carers.
Can you have someone with you when you are interviewed by the police?
Yes, if you are under 18 years old then the custody officer must find out who is responsible for your welfare. This may be your pa...
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