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If arrested: Don’t panic. You are not alone and it’s not the end of the world! Answer "No comment" to ALL police questions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’. Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself and others – but whatever they say, there is no legal requirement to talk to them. • You have the right to know why you're being arrested • You don’t have to give police your details, but if you don’t give a verifiable name and address you may get held for longer • You will be searched and police are entitled to take photos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using "reasonable" force if you don’t comply) • If you have any injuries, ask for an independent doctor to record and photograph them • You have the right to read your rights while in the police station – ask for the "PACE code of practice" • You have a right to an interpreter if English is not your first language • If you are under 18 an appropriate adult should be called • You have the right to have someone (as well as your solicitor) told that you have been arrested. We suggest you call us You have the right to free legal advice at the police station. Avoid using the duty solicitor. We recommend: SANSBURY DOUGLAS : 0117 926 5341 Please contact Sam Elliot from Bristol Defendant Solidarity so we can keep track of arrests and arrange support. Let BDS know when you are released. SAM ELLIOT (BDS) : 07746 741104 KELLYS (BRIGHTON) : 01273 674898 If arrested: Don’t panic. You are not alone and it’s not the end of the world! Answer "No comment" to ALL police questions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’. Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself and others – but whatever they say, there is no legal requirement to talk to them. • You have the right to know why you're being arrested • You don’t have to give police your details, but if you don’t give a verifiable name and address you may get held for longer • You will be searched and police are entitled to take photos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using "reasonable" force if you don’t comply) • If you have any injuries, ask for an independent doctor to record and photograph them • You have the right to read your rights while in the police station – ask for the "PACE code of practice" • You have a right to an interpreter if English is not your first language • If you are under 18 an appropriate adult should be called • You have the right to have someone (as well as your solicitor) told that you have been arrested. We suggest you call us You have the right to free legal advice at the police station. Avoid using the duty solicitor. We recommend: SANSBURY DOUGLAS : 0117 926 5341 Please contact Sam Elliot from Bristol Defendant Solidarity so we can keep track of arrests and arrange support. Let BDS know when you are released. SAM ELLIOT (BDS) : 07746 741104 KELLYS (BRIGHTON) : 01273 674898 If arrested: Don’t panic. You are not alone and it’s not the end of the world! Answer "No comment" to ALL police questions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’. Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself and others – but whatever they say, there is no legal requirement to talk to them. • You have the right to know why you're being arrested • You don’t have to give police your details, but if you don’t give a verifiable name and address you may get held for longer • You will be searched and police are entitled to take photos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using "reasonable" force if you don’t comply) • If you have any injuries, ask for an independent doctor to record and photograph them • You have the right to read your rights while in the police station – ask for the "PACE code of practice" • You have a right to an interpreter if English is not your first language • If you are under 18 an appropriate adult should be called • You have the right to have someone (as well as your solicitor) told that you have been arrested. We suggest you call us You have the right to free legal advice at the police station. Avoid using the duty solicitor. We recommend: SANSBURY DOUGLAS : 0117 926 5341 Please contact Sam Elliot from Bristol Defendant Solidarity so we can keep track of arrests and arrange support. Let BDS know when you are released. SAM ELLIOT (BDS) : 07746 741104 KELLYS (BRIGHTON) : 01273 674898 If arrested: Don’t panic. You are not alone and it’s not the end of the world! Answer "No comment" to ALL police questions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’. Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself and others – but whatever they say, there is no legal requirement to talk to them. • You have the right to know why you're being arrested • You don’t have to give police your details, but if you don’t give a verifiable name and address you may get held for longer • You will be searched and police are entitled to take photos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using "reasonable" force if you don’t comply) • If you have any injuries, ask for an independent doctor to record and photograph them • You have the right to read your rights while in the police station – ask for the "PACE code of practice" • You have a right to an interpreter if English is not your first language • If you are under 18 an appropriate adult should be called • You have the right to have someone (as well as your solicitor) told that you have been arrested. We suggest you call us You have the right to free legal advice at the police station. Avoid using the duty solicitor. We recommend: SANSBURY DOUGLAS : 0117 926 5341 Please contact Sam Elliot from Bristol Defendant Solidarity so we can keep track of arrests and arrange support. Let BDS know when you are released. SAM ELLIOT (BDS) : 07746 741104 KELLYS (BRIGHTON) : 01273 674898

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Page 1: No comment · the world! Answer "No comment" to ALL police questions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’. Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself and others –

If arrested:Don’t panic. You are not alone and it’s not the end ofthe world! Answer "No comment" to ALL policequestions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’.Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself andothers – but whatever they say, there is no legalrequirement to talk to them.

• You have the right to know why you're being arrested• You don’t have to give police your details, but if youdon’t give a verifiable name and address you may getheld for longer• You will be searched and police are entitled to takephotos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using"reasonable" force if you don’t comply)• If you have any injuries, ask for an independentdoctor to record and photograph them• You have the right to read your rights while in thepolice station – ask for the "PACE code of practice"• You have a right to an interpreter if English is notyour first language• If you are under 18 an appropriate adult should becalled• You have the right to have someone (as well as yoursolicitor) told that you have been arrested. We suggestyou call us

You have the right to free legal advice at the policestation. Avoid using the duty solicitor. We recommend:

SANSBURY DOUGLAS : 0117 926 5341

Please contact Sam Elliot from Bristol DefendantSolidarity so we can keep track of arrests and arrangesupport. Let BDS know when you are released.

SAM ELLIOT (BDS) : 07746 741104

KELLYS (BRIGHTON) : 01273 674898

If arrested:Don’t panic. You are not alone and it’s not the end ofthe world! Answer "No comment" to ALL policequestions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’.Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself andothers – but whatever they say, there is no legalrequirement to talk to them.

• You have the right to know why you're being arrested• You don’t have to give police your details, but if youdon’t give a verifiable name and address you may getheld for longer• You will be searched and police are entitled to takephotos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using"reasonable" force if you don’t comply)• If you have any injuries, ask for an independentdoctor to record and photograph them• You have the right to read your rights while in thepolice station – ask for the "PACE code of practice"• You have a right to an interpreter if English is notyour first language• If you are under 18 an appropriate adult should becalled• You have the right to have someone (as well as yoursolicitor) told that you have been arrested. We suggestyou call us

You have the right to free legal advice at the policestation. Avoid using the duty solicitor. We recommend:

SANSBURY DOUGLAS : 0117 926 5341

Please contact Sam Elliot from Bristol DefendantSolidarity so we can keep track of arrests and arrangesupport. Let BDS know when you are released.

SAM ELLIOT (BDS) : 07746 741104

KELLYS (BRIGHTON) : 01273 674898

If arrested:Don’t panic. You are not alone and it’s not the end ofthe world! Answer "No comment" to ALL policequestions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’.Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself andothers – but whatever they say, there is no legalrequirement to talk to them.

• You have the right to know why you're being arrested• You don’t have to give police your details, but if youdon’t give a verifiable name and address you may getheld for longer• You will be searched and police are entitled to takephotos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using"reasonable" force if you don’t comply)• If you have any injuries, ask for an independentdoctor to record and photograph them• You have the right to read your rights while in thepolice station – ask for the "PACE code of practice"• You have a right to an interpreter if English is notyour first language• If you are under 18 an appropriate adult should becalled• You have the right to have someone (as well as yoursolicitor) told that you have been arrested. We suggestyou call us

You have the right to free legal advice at the policestation. Avoid using the duty solicitor. We recommend:

SANSBURY DOUGLAS : 0117 926 5341

Please contact Sam Elliot from Bristol DefendantSolidarity so we can keep track of arrests and arrangesupport. Let BDS know when you are released.

SAM ELLIOT (BDS) : 07746 741104

KELLYS (BRIGHTON) : 01273 674898

If arrested:Don’t panic. You are not alone and it’s not the end ofthe world! Answer "No comment" to ALL policequestions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’.Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself andothers – but whatever they say, there is no legalrequirement to talk to them.

• You have the right to know why you're being arrested• You don’t have to give police your details, but if youdon’t give a verifiable name and address you may getheld for longer• You will be searched and police are entitled to takephotos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using"reasonable" force if you don’t comply)• If you have any injuries, ask for an independentdoctor to record and photograph them• You have the right to read your rights while in thepolice station – ask for the "PACE code of practice"• You have a right to an interpreter if English is notyour first language• If you are under 18 an appropriate adult should becalled• You have the right to have someone (as well as yoursolicitor) told that you have been arrested. We suggestyou call us

You have the right to free legal advice at the policestation. Avoid using the duty solicitor. We recommend:

SANSBURY DOUGLAS : 0117 926 5341

Please contact Sam Elliot from Bristol DefendantSolidarity so we can keep track of arrests and arrangesupport. Let BDS know when you are released.

SAM ELLIOT (BDS) : 07746 741104

KELLYS (BRIGHTON) : 01273 674898

Page 2: No comment · the world! Answer "No comment" to ALL police questions. Even during interviews and ‘casual chats’. Police may try to get you to incriminate yourself and others –

Legal Information for Demonstrations:• There are no “friendly” chats with the police. Theycannot be trusted. Avoid contact and conversationwith them, as everything you say can be used inevidence against you or others.• Stop and search – Before a search you must betold the name of the cop searching you, the reasonyou are being searched and what “power” (whatlaw) you are being searched under.• You do not have to give your name and addressor answer questions under any search power(unless driving). That said, if police “reasonably”believe an individual has committed antisocialbehaviour, they can be required to give their nameand address under s50 of the Police Reform Act.• Police have the power to demand the removal ofmasks under 60AA of the Criminal Justice andPublic Order Act, but ONLY if a section 60 orsection 60AA order is in place.• If you see an arrest – Write down a description ofthe person arrested, where and when it happened,and any other relevant information. Then call ArrestSupport (BDS 07746 741104).

Contact Bristol Defendant Solidarity with information andif you can be a witness. Be careful what you say on the

phone. We can arrange a meeting in person.

Learn about the law. Know your rights and policepowers. For further information see

https://bristolabc.wordpress.com/defendant­solidarity/

The unexpected can happen ­ write this on your arm:Bristol Defendant Solidarity ­ 07746 741104

On arrest, answer NO COMMENT to all police questions

Legal Information for Demonstrations:• There are no “friendly” chats with the police. Theycannot be trusted. Avoid contact and conversationwith them, as everything you say can be used inevidence against you or others.• Stop and search – Before a search you must betold the name of the cop searching you, the reasonyou are being searched and what “power” (whatlaw) you are being searched under.• You do not have to give your name and addressor answer questions under any search power(unless driving). That said, if police “reasonably”believe an individual has committed antisocialbehaviour, they can be required to give their nameand address under s50 of the Police Reform Act.• Police have the power to demand the removal ofmasks under 60AA of the Criminal Justice andPublic Order Act, but ONLY if a section 60 orsection 60AA order is in place.• If you see an arrest – Write down a description ofthe person arrested, where and when it happened,and any other relevant information. Then call ArrestSupport (BDS 07746 741104).

Contact Bristol Defendant Solidarity with information andif you can be a witness. Be careful what you say on the

phone. We can arrange a meeting in person.

Learn about the law. Know your rights and policepowers. For further information see

https://bristolabc.wordpress.com/defendant­solidarity/

The unexpected can happen ­ write this on your arm:Bristol Defendant Solidarity ­ 07746 741104

On arrest, answer NO COMMENT to all police questions

Legal Information for Demonstrations:• There are no “friendly” chats with the police. Theycannot be trusted. Avoid contact and conversationwith them, as everything you say can be used inevidence against you or others.• Stop and search – Before a search you must betold the name of the cop searching you, the reasonyou are being searched and what “power” (whatlaw) you are being searched under.• You do not have to give your name and addressor answer questions under any search power(unless driving). That said, if police “reasonably”believe an individual has committed antisocialbehaviour, they can be required to give their nameand address under s50 of the Police Reform Act.• Police have the power to demand the removal ofmasks under 60AA of the Criminal Justice andPublic Order Act, but ONLY if a section 60 orsection 60AA order is in place.• If you see an arrest – Write down a description ofthe person arrested, where and when it happened,and any other relevant information. Then call ArrestSupport (BDS 07746 741104).

Contact Bristol Defendant Solidarity with information andif you can be a witness. Be careful what you say on the

phone. We can arrange a meeting in person.

Learn about the law. Know your rights and policepowers. For further information see

https://bristolabc.wordpress.com/defendant­solidarity/

The unexpected can happen ­ write this on your arm:Bristol Defendant Solidarity ­ 07746 741104

On arrest, answer NO COMMENT to all police questions

Legal Information for Demonstrations:• There are no “friendly” chats with the police. Theycannot be trusted. Avoid contact and conversationwith them, as everything you say can be used inevidence against you or others.• Stop and search – Before a search you must betold the name of the cop searching you, the reasonyou are being searched and what “power” (whatlaw) you are being searched under.• You do not have to give your name and addressor answer questions under any search power(unless driving). That said, if police “reasonably”believe an individual has committed antisocialbehaviour, they can be required to give their nameand address under s50 of the Police Reform Act.• Police have the power to demand the removal ofmasks under 60AA of the Criminal Justice andPublic Order Act, but ONLY if a section 60 orsection 60AA order is in place.• If you see an arrest – Write down a description ofthe person arrested, where and when it happened,and any other relevant information. Then call ArrestSupport (BDS 07746 741104).

Contact Bristol Defendant Solidarity with information andif you can be a witness. Be careful what you say on the

phone. We can arrange a meeting in person.

Learn about the law. Know your rights and policepowers. For further information see

https://bristolabc.wordpress.com/defendant­solidarity/

The unexpected can happen ­ write this on your arm:Bristol Defendant Solidarity ­ 07746 741104

On arrest, answer NO COMMENT to all police questions