This factsheet explains some basic information about your rights and obligations when dealing with the police in the ACT:
- Contact with the police
- The right to remain silent
- Police interviews
- Can police ask you to leave a location?
- Being arrested
- Complaints about police
This factsheet does not cover:
- Bail
- Police searches
- Being charged and what happens afterwards
- Giving evidence in court
This factsheet gives general legal information. It is not legal advice. Last reviewed on 23 April 2026.
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