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In Police Station Custody? What Are Your Rights?

In Police Station Custody? What Are Your Rights?

Update: 2025-11-17

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In today's episode we are explaining the Code C rights of a detainee, at a police station after arrest, building on the information provided in the arresting episode.

At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions.

You can find these rights and Code C of the Codes of Practice 1984 at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6580543083ba38000de1b792/PACE+Code+C+2023.pdf

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In Police Station Custody? What Are Your Rights?

In Police Station Custody? What Are Your Rights?

Steven Barber