Paragraph 7 Right to consult a solicitorI1I2
United Kingdom
(1)
Subject to paragraph 9, a person detained under section 27 in England, Wales or Northern Ireland is entitled, if the person so requests, to consult a solicitor as soon as is reasonably practicable, privately and at any time.
(2)
Where a request is made under sub-paragraph (1), a record must be made of the request and the time at which it was made.
(3)
A detained person must be informed of the right under this paragraph on first being detained.
Annotations
Commencement
- I1
Sch. 6 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see 100(1)
- I2
Sch. 6 para. 7 in force at 20.12.2023 by S.I. 2023/1272, reg. 2(a)