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The police have to follow strict rules if you're arrested, questioned or charged with a crime - you can get legal advice at a police station
If you’re arrested, you’ll usually be taken to a police station, held in…
The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you…
The police have the right to: take photographs of you take fingerprints…
You have the right to free legal advice (legal aid) if you’re questioned…
Contact the police force you want to complain about if you’re unhappy…
The police's power of arrest and your rights - procedures, identification, reasonable force
If you've been the victim of a crime, you have the right to privacy, to make a personal statement and to contact the police and be kept informed about the investigation.
You have the right to contact the police and be kept informed about the…
Your local Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) must tell you immediately where…
You may get extra support if you: are the victim of a serious crime are…
You can complain if you’ve been: treated unprofessionally, disrespectfully…
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Find out how and when to report suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency or HMRC.
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 codes of practice regulate police powers and protect public rights.
The signs of bird flu and how to report it in poultry and other captive birds.
Immigration staff guidance on roles and responsibility when interviewing suspects.
The signs of foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it in your animals and measures to prevent its spread.
Find out how the Prevent programme supports people who are at risk of becoming involved with terrorism through radicalisation.
If you hold certain information, you should contact OFSI as soon as practicable.
What happens if you're charged with a crime. Find out about the hearing, when you can be released on bail and being put in custody (on remand).
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