Regulation 6 Provision of advice and assistance at police stations etc
A solicitor may give advice and assistance to any person who–
is arrested and held in custody at a police station or other premises; or
is being interviewed in connection with a serious service offence; or
is a volunteer.
Subject to any arrangements made by the Board under paragraph (3), an application for advice and assistance in the circumstances specified in paragraph (1) may be made by telephone to the solicitor from whom the advice and assistance is sought.
The Board may make arrangements for solicitors designated by the Board to attend at police stations or other premises in order to provide advice and assistance under paragraph (1).
Advice and assistance given under this regulation shall be available without reference to the client’s financial resources.