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Article 22
Protection when arrested
If you are arrested you must be told why and can talk to a lawyer.
Real life
A 17-year-old is picked up for questioning. They must be informed of the reason and produced before a magistrate within 24 hours.
What it means
- You must be told the grounds of arrest.
- You have the right to a lawyer of your choice.
- You must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours.