RIGHTS RELATING TO ARREST
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right to liberty and security of person and to
freedom of movement
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prohibition of arbitrary arrest
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requirement of legal grounds and procedures
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right to be informed of reasons at time of arrest
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right to be promptly informed of any charges
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right to be brought promptly before a judge
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right to judicial determination of legality
of arrest/detention, and to release where so
decided
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right to trial within reasonable time, or release
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right to adequate access to a lawyer
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right not to confess or testify against oneself
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right to an interpreter where necessary
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prompt notification of family
OHCHR Police Trainer’s Guide
Session 6 (Arrest)/2
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