Bill Of Rights Act

Question 1

Section 1

Answer 1

Everyone who is arrested led or who is detained under any enactment

Question 2

1(a)

Answer 2

Shall be informed at the time of their arrest or detention of the reason for it; and

Question 3

1(b)

Answer 3

Shall have the right to consult and instruct a lawyer without delay and to be informed of that right; and

Question 4

1(c)

Answer 4

Shall have the right to have the validity of the arrest or detention without delay by way of habeas corpus (Brough before judge/court) and to be released if the arrest or detention is not lawful.

Question 5

2

Answer 5

Everyone who is arrested for an offence has the right to be charged promptly or to be released

Question 6

3

Answer 6

Everyone who is arrested for an offence and is not released shall be brought as soon as possible before a court or competent tribunal.

Question 7

4

Answer 7

Everyone who is -
(a) arrested; or
(b) detained under any enactment -
For any offence or suspected offence shall have the right to refrain from making any statement and to be informed of that right.

Question 8

5

Answer 8

Everyone deprived of liberty shall be treated humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the person.