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Practical questions from reps and firms, answered by people doing the work. Every question and answer is checked before it appears. This is peer discussion, not legal advice.

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Custody and detention

Can a rep see the whole custody record when they arrive?
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How long can someone be held at the police station without charge?
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Interviews and disclosure

What disclosure do the police have to give before an interview?
1 answer · asked by PoliceStationRepUK team
Can the police refuse to admit an accredited or probationary rep?
1 answer · asked by PoliceStationRepUK team

Legal aid and billing

Is legal aid at the police station means-tested?
1 answer · asked by PoliceStationRepUK team
Who pays a freelance rep for a legal aid police station attendance?
1 answer · asked by PoliceStationRepUK team

Practice and career

How do I become an accredited police station representative?
1 answer · asked by PoliceStationRepUK team
What should go in a police station attendance note?
1 answer · asked by PoliceStationRepUK team