DETENTION TIME LIMITS UNDER PACE CODE C

Question 1

For what time period someones right to legal advice and right to inform someone of their arrest?

Answer 1

36 hours

Question 2

Generally under PACE what is the maximum time period a person can be detained?

Answer 2

24 hours - They can apply to hold you for up to 36 or 96 hours if you’re suspected of a serious crime, such as murder.

Question 3

What rights do defendants have in interview?

Answer 3

Right to remain silent, although adverse inferences can be drawn in not accounting for certain facts.