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Chapter 4:  Arrest, Interrogation & Bail

This chapter explains the procedural aspects of criminal law that arise in relation to arrest, interrogation, search, seizure and bail. A section explaining how to make complaints against police is also included. Substantive criminal law principles, offences and court procedure for criminal offences are discussed in Chapter 12: CRIME, while Chapter 32: PENALTIES AND PRISONERS deal with sentencing following conviction.

Chapter Contents

Arrest
Police Questions
Confessions & Admissions
Identifying Material
Identification Parade
Medical Examination
Search
Complaints against Police
Extradition
Bail
Contact Points and Other Useful Resources
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