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Letter of rights - your rights when you are in a police station: easy read

This letter for people held in police custody in Scotland, sets out their rights in straightforward language. This version was created in April 2023

Seeing a doctor or a nurse

You have the right to see a doctor or a nurse if you are ill or injured.

Tell the police if you think you need to see a doctor or a nurse.

It is important you tell the police if you have a medical condition or are on medication.

It is also important to tell the Police if you have any drug or alcohol addiction or if you are thinking of harming yourself.

This is to help the Police take care of you when you are in police custody.

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