![]() You can also ask for a doctor at any time. If you know that you will need to take medication whilst held at the station, bring an unopened package of your medication and your prescription with you. If you do have mental health issues then you might want an appropriate adult, in which case you will need to answer “yes” to this question. The only other question that you may not want to answer with “no comment” is the question of your mental health if you don’t have any mental health issues, you may want to say so as otherwise, the police will have to check your cell every half hour or so. You DO NOT need to give your nationality at the police station. Here, it is advisable to give your name, date of birth and address – otherwise, they can hold you in the police station until you go to court which, in the worst case, could mean that you got arrested on Friday night but will only be able to go to court on Monday morning. When you arrive, you will be ‘processed’ and asked a lot of questions at the custody desk of the police station. It’s important to note, however, that the police don’t always do what they are supposed to do. At mass arrests in the past, the police have used buses for multiple arrestees, and there have been very long waits before arrival at the police station. You will be taken to the police station. This may be individually, or you may be taken along with other arrestees. The police are only allowed to strip search you if there is good reason to believe that you are concealing an item such as a weapon or evidence or drugs. You will be searched – usually just a ‘pat down’ by an officer of the same sex as you. You should ask what station you are being taken to although at large protests, the police officers do not always know. ![]() You should be told why you are being arrested and the name or number of the arresting officer. Or our Legal Support Briefing Booklet provides more information. Yes, have a look at our lovely Legal Briefing Quick Guide. Is there a quick legal intro I can read to help me prepare for action days?
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