Prospective
Access to legal adviceN.I.
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152—(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.