Police Quotes

[wanieldalker]

When you get arrested and the police are on about

"i am arresting you ... on suspicion of..." what is the exact phrase?

[kev100]

I'm arresting you for ??whatever?? You do not have to say anything but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence."

[Peri]

They are called 'Miranda Rights'.  Click on this for more info about how name came about http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/1848/miranda.html

[Andy008]

The police do not have to phrase an arrest like this, it is only a recommendation.

The code of conduct states that the reason for arrest must be given as soon as practically possible.

You can be grabbed of the street, hurled into a van, handcuffed, and not told why until the morning - it is perfectly legal, although not ideal.

I know, I've been there.