What can I do if I am detained without being charged?
What can I do if I am detained without being charged?
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3The first priority is to establish where the person is being held and why.
This is general information only; the specific facts and applicable law should be reviewed before acting.
Unlawful or prolonged detention can raise constitutional and statutory issues. A lawyer can assess the facts and consider appropriate applications for release or other remedies.
This is general information only; the specific facts and applicable law should be reviewed before acting.
Do not obstruct lawful investigation, but insist on accurate information and obtain legal assistance quickly where detention appears unlawful.
This is general information only; the specific facts and applicable law should be reviewed before acting.
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