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The European Convention Articles

Article 5.2 to 5.5: Information and Review

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Recall questions on how quickly and in what language an arrested person must be informed, and what else they must be told.

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What does Article 5.2 require regarding the timing of informing an arrested person about their arrest?

Key term

Before whom must a person arrested on suspicion of committing an offence be brought under Article 5.3?

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What must a court do under Article 5.4 if it finds that a person's detention is unlawful?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    What does Article 5.2 require regarding the timing of informing an arrested person about their arrest?

    Model answer

    Article 5.2 requires that the person be informed promptly of the reasons for their arrest.

  2. 2

    In what language must an arrested person be informed of the reasons for their arrest under Article 5.2?

    Model answer

    In a language which the arrested person understands.

  3. 3

    What information about the basis for arrest must be communicated to a detained person under Article 5.2?

    Model answer

    The reasons for the arrest must be communicated to the detained person.

  4. 4

    Besides the reasons for arrest, what additional information must an arrested person be told under Article 5.2?

    Model answer

    Any charge against the person must also be communicated to them.

  5. 5

    Before whom must a person arrested on suspicion of committing an offence be brought under Article 5.3?

    Model answer

    A judge or other officer authorised by law to exercise judicial power.

  6. 6

    How quickly must a person detained on suspicion of an offence be brought before a judicial officer under Article 5.3?

    Model answer

    Promptly.

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