Plain-English guides for the moments that matter most
Guidance on what you could face during a criminal charge. If you need legal support, call 07922 247 999 now.
Practical guidance on arrest, police custody, and police interviews — what is happening, what your rights are, and what to do next. If a case is live, call 07922 247 999 now for immediate support.
What to do in the first 24 hours after being arrested in the UK
A guide for families: the custody clock, the rights the police must give, and why the police interview is the decision that matters most.
Read the guideDo I need a lawyer at a voluntary police interview under caution?
What a voluntary interview under caution actually is, what the caution means, why the police choose it, and what preparing for one properly involves.
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