The principles of our legal system

Question 1

What is equality before law?

Answer 1

all individuals should be treated equally by police, court personnel and other legal authorities.
no matter what their race, sex, income or ethnic background

Question 2

How is equality before the law achieved?

Answer 2

when questioned by police, you have the right to remain silent, the right to be warned prior to questioning that ‘anything you do or say may be used against them in a court of law. The right to have an interpreter if you do not understand English.
People aged under 18, the right to have a parent, guardian or independent adult present when being questioned.