PART 9

POWER OF POLICE TO REMOVE PERSON TO PLACE OF SAFETY

Duties and powers of police where person removed to place of safety

Access to legal advice
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1
A person who is detained in a place of safety under this Part is entitled, if he or she so requests, to consult a solicitor privately at any time.
2
If a person makes such a request, he or she must be permitted to consult a solicitor as soon as is practicable.
3
A request under this section and the time at which it was made must be recorded in writing.
4
Article 59 of PACE (access to legal advice) does not apply in relation to a person who is detained in a place of safety under this Part.