Detention and Interrogation: Rights of Suspects

Question 1

LCMID legislation setting out lawful conditions of detention

Answer 1

LEPAR act (2002)
- a person cannot be detained unless they have been arrested
- maximum detention period of 4 hours (or extended through detention warrant)
- suspect must be issued with a caution of their rights
- Individual has right to silence

Question 2

How are young offenders treated differently during periods of detention

Answer 2

they have additional rights, such as:
- right to legal representation
- right for a minor to have an independent adult person present during questioning