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ruthandsam | 18:08 Wed 03rd Oct 2012 | Law
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How long can the police keep someone for questioning without charging them for a crime?
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72 hours, initially. after that they must apply to a magistrate for further time to question x
Theoretically as long as they need but they have to apply for extensions after 24 hours, first to the Chief Superintendant and ultimately to the courts.
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Thank you very much!
Thinking of being arrested - and charged, ruthand sam?
what you done ruth?
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Hahh - very funny!! No, I'm referring to the news headlines at the moment. I'm trying not to start another thread as there are several already re April Jones.

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