Object Number: TD7230

Collection: Social History

Object Name: leaflet

Description: Leaflet. 'If arrested: Don’t panic. You're not alone and it's not the end of the world. Say 'no comment' to ALL police questions. Even during 'casual chats' Whatever police say, there is no legal requirement to talk to them. You have the right to free legal advice at the police station. Avoid the duty solicitor. We recommend Kellys (Brighton): 01273 674898. You also have the right to have someone else told you've been arrested. We suggest you use this to contact us so we can arrange support: Sam Elliot (BDS): 07510 283424 ...and remember to let us know when you're released! You have the right to know why you're being arrested. You don't have to give your details, but without a verifiable names + address you may be held longer. you will be searched and police are entitled to take photos, fingerprints and a DNA sample (using reasonable force if you don't comply). If you have any injuries ask for an independent doctor to record and photograph them, You have the right to read your rights while in the police station - ask for the PACE code of practice. You have the right to an interpreter if English is not your first languages. If you are under 18 (or appear to b): an appropriate adult should be called, you can't be interviewed without that person there, if the police can't contact a relative or carer they may call the local Youth Offending Team (YOT) which may cause problems with social services, ongoing legal advice is always free (legal aid), if referred to a YOT, get legal advice from Kellys'. Collected on the morning of 8th June 2020, the day after the statue of Edward Colston was pulled down during Black Lives Matter protests in Bristol City centre. It was left at the base of the statue plinth.