What do British police say when they arrest someone?

Answer 1

In the UK, when police arrest a suspect, they must tell the person that what crimes they are suspected of committing that has lead to the arrest and they will then issue the arrest caution:

"You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you later rely on in court."

The exact wording does not need to be used. Once the arrest caution is issued, the issuing officer must ensure the suspect understands.

Answer 2

They say a series of phrases known as the Miranda rights (because of an important trial in which a defendant was found guilty without exercising his rights). it usually goes along the lines of * You are under arrest. * You have the right to remain silent. * Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. * You have the right to an attorney. * If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you.

Answer 3

Under a standard arrest, the law enforcement officer is required to inform you of what crime you're being arrested for.

Unlike what the average police sitcom shows, the Miranda Rights are not required upon arrest, although may be given from time-to-time.

Answer 4

you are under arrest for (the charge is named here). You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be held against you in the court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney and have one present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.

Do you understand these rights as they have been read to you?

This can vary slightly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but the above is typical of what must be said to anyone arrested. In some jurisdictions the suspect is asked "Do you understand this?" after each and every sentence.

[the above is known as "Miranda Rights" named after Ernesto Miranda who was arrested in Arizona in 1966 and never told he had the ability to speak to a lawyer and he didn't have to talk to police. His case went all the way to the US Supreme Court. The case's name is "Miranda vs Arizona"]

Additional: Contrary to widespread popular belief this warning need not be given on EVERY arrest (e.g.: certain misdemeanors, ordnance violations, and traffic arrests), and although it DOES occur frequently - it need not be given at the moment of arrest either.

HOWEVER - it must be given PRIOR TO the beginning of any interrogation having to do with the crime itself. Customarily the officer/detective interviewing the arrestee about the crime will re-Mirandize the arrestee prior to the start of questioning - even if they were Mirandized at the scene of the arrest.

Answer 5

They tell you what you are under arrest for and read you your Miranda rights:

"You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney, if you can not afford one, one will be appointed to you."

Answer 6

You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you later rely on in court.

Answer 7

You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence if you do not mention, when questioned, something which you later rely on in court.