Once you have been arrested, you are required to give the police your name and home address but not any further information. No matter what they may say to you, you do not have to give the police any further information about yourself, your activities or the organisations you are involved with. Anything you say may be used against yourself or one of your comrades in court.

Again, remember, you have the right to remain silent and not to be forced to make a confession.

1. If you are headed to a protest where you believe you may get arrested, bring proof of address as this can facilitate quicker bail if you get arrested.

2. If you put in a police van and still have your phone on you, send the following information to a friend or legal representative:

  • the name of everyone that was arrested with you
  • the name of the arresting officer
  • which police station you are being taken to or the registration number of the police vehicle you are in
  • the contact details of someone who lives with you EQUAL EDUCATION LAW CENTRE ADVISORY