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PACE Review Update: May 2009
There have been a number of revised dates given for the
Government's response to the consultation. We are now not expecting
any further developments bef
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When
someone is arrested by the police and taken to a police
station, they have three basic rights:
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1.The right to free
and independent legal advice
2. The right to have someone informed of their arrest
3. The right to consult the Codes Of
Practice (concerning police
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Young people under the age
of 17 and adults who are considered to be mentally vulnerable must
have an 'Appropriate Adult' with them when they are
interviewed by the police. An Appropriate
Adult can be a family member, friend or often a volunteer or
social/health care professional. Increasingly organised groups of
trained volunteers carry out this very important role.
The National Appropriate
Adult Network (NAAN) brings together those involved in managing
schemes of volunteers or paid workers. NAAN gives advice,
guidance and support to all those involved in this important work,
provides information on training and standards, and works with
Government and others on policy and practice issues.
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