“(1) Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention. No one shall be deprived of his liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedure as are established by law.” “(2) Anyone who is arrested shall be informed, at the time […]
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Legal Topic: Arrest, Detention,
This sets out the police powers of arrest and detention in Myanmar, as well as procedural safeguards in this area. In Myanmar, the police are not under an obligation to inform people of the reasons for arrest. This is also the case in Brunei, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In Myanmar, you do […]
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Data type: Legal citations,
Legal Topic: Arrest, Detention,
This provides an overview of the principles of best practice that police should follow during and after making an arrest. This covers and elaborates on many of the procedural safeguards mentioned above.
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Data type: Legal citations,
Legal Topic: Arrest, Detention,
“No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds of such arrest nor shall he be denied the right to consult and be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice”
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Legal Topic: Arrest, Detention,
Nigerian legislation on the scope of police powers of arrest.
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Legal Topic: Arrest,
The chapter provides an analysis of the basic legal rules governing arrest, detention on remand and administrative detention in international human rights law. In so doing, it will, inter alia, deal in some depth with the reasons justifying arrest and continued detention and the right of a person deprived of his or her liberty to […]
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Legal Topic: Arrest, Detention,
TRIAL International is a non-governmental organization fighting impunity for international crimes and supporting victims in their quest for justice. TRIAL International takes an innovative approach to the law, paving the way to justice for survivors of unspeakable sufferings. The organization provides legal assistance, litigates cases, develops local capacity and pushes the human rights agenda forward.
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Legal Topic: Arrest, Detention,
There are alternatives to going to court to hold police forces and/or organisations accountable for human rights abuses. Think about whether any of the following could be appropriate for you.
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Legal Topic: Arrest,
Administrative law, human rights and constitutional law fall under an umbrella called public law. Public law regulates the relationship between the State and individuals. It defines what rights (i.e. the things people are entitled to) individuals have before agencies and government departments and what obligations (i.e. the things people have a duty to do) these […]
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Legal Topic: Arrest,
A civil claim involves arguing that the police violated your private rights in court. Unlike a complaint to an ombudsman, if successful, you will generally be awarded compensation for the harm you suffered as a result of the relevant authority’s breach of your rights. Unlike a criminal case, the purpose of a civil case is […]
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Legal Topic: Arrest,
