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Letter of rights - your rights when you are in a police station: easy read

This letter for people held in police custody in Scotland, sets out their rights in straightforward language. This version was created in April 2023

Being arrested and going to police custody

The police will tell you why you have been arrested.

The police will ask you if you understand.

If you don't understand at any point you should say "no".

Only say "yes" if you understand.

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