Police and Your Basic Rights (Part 5)

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I checked the chart for next week trade idea, I found none. So I continue my previous post on police and your basic rights. It is from one pamphlet entitled Police and Your Basic Rights published by Malaysian Bar in conjunction with TANGKAP (Tindakan Anti PenyalahGunaan Kuasa Polis). You can visit the website at www.malaysianbar.org.my.

5. YOUR RIGHTS AFTER ARREST & DURING DETENTION

5.1 Right to consult a lawyer

Once you request for the presence of a lawyer, you have a right to consult the lawyer at the Police Station. The Police must accord you reasonable facilities and a reasonable time for you to meet and consult the lawyer. The Police may, however, deny you this right, if the delay in questioning you may cause the occurrence of another crime or cause danger to others.

5.2 Clothing

You are allowed to have one set of clothing with you in the lockup.

5.3 Personal belongings

The Police must record and put all your personal belongings in safe custody. Your personal belongings must be returned to you upon your release.

5.4 Welfare

You are allowed to take a bath two times a day. If you are sick, you have the right to receive immediate medical attention. You are to be given proper and adequate food and water during detention.

5.5 How long may the Police detain you

The Police may only detain you up to 24 hours for investigation. The duty of the Police is to complete investigations within 24 hours and to release you as soon as possible. If the Police cannot complete investigations within 24 hours, the Police must bring you before a Magistrate for a remand order to extend your detention beyond 24 hours (Remand Order).

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