The accused, his/her immediate family or lawyer should make the request known to the investigating officer-in-charge of the case, who will accede to such requests within a reasonable time after the suspect's arrest. …
Can you inform your family or lawyer of the arrest?
When an accused is arrested and detained, he can request to make a call to his family or a lawyer telling them of his arrest. He may also request visits by his family or a lawyer. These requests may be refused if it will interfere with the investigation carried out by the officers. The law allows …
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When will you be charged for an offence after arrest?
An accused may be arrested before, during or after investigation. The accused may be required to give a statement and also to state his defence if accusations are made against him or if he is charged. He may then be formally charged and produced in Court. If he is to be charged in Court, his …
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What happens when the detention period of 48 hours is up?
At the end of the investigation, or upon the expiry of 48 hours (whichever is earlier), if it is not established that the arrested person has committed an offence, he must be released unconditionally. If the investigations reveal that the arrested person has or may have committed an offence, the …
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How long can an arrested person be detained by the Police?
A person can be detained for a maximum of 48 hours from the time of his/her arrest. During the period of detention, the arrested person may be asked to assist in Police investigations. …
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How do the Police make an arrest?
When making an arrest, a Police officer will come into physical contact with or even attempt to confine the suspect. If the suspect forcibly resists arrest or attempts to escape, the officer may use all necessary means to effect an arrest. The law does not prohibit a male officer from arresting a …