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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

Asking for an Appropriate Adult

If you need support, tell the police "call for an Appropriate Adult".

The Appropriate Adult is someone who can help you understand what the police are saying. This is free.

The Appropriate Adult will help you understand your rights and what is happening.

They will explain the questions the police ask if you don't understand them.

They can also explain what the police are doing not just saying.

The Appropriate Adult cannot give you advice.

The police will call an Appropriate Adult if they think you need one even if you don't ask.

It is important to say if you do not understand.

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