Thread by @nico_quejano

In a few minutes effective na ang Anti-Terrorism Law.

What are your rights?

1. To remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you.
2. To have a lawyer present. The state has the obligation to provide you with one. Lawyer should be present during questioning.

3. You can have yourself checked by an INDEPENDENT doctor under the Anti-Torture Act.
4. If you're detained, you have the right to call next of kin. You are allowed visitors. You shouldn't be kept together with those already serving their sentence.

5. If you're a minor your parents, guardians or next of kin SHALL BE LOCATED WITH DISPATCH and must be present during the proceedings. Having a lawyer present is also a right
6. Must be informed about the identity of the arresting officer and the purpose of the arrest.

7. If you're invited for an investigation you can refuse and you can schedule it to another date and time and you can coordinate with a lawyer. If they insist, that's an arrest.
8. Arresting officer shoulf be in uniform and must be with name plate. Vehicle must be identifiable.

9. You have the right to have someone witness the arrest. Arresting officer must inform witness who they are and where they are taking you. Witness has the right to accompany you.
10. You can't be blindfolded.
11. Must take you to the nearest police station.

Remember, general rule is you can't be arrested without a warrant. Always ask for one. You can only be arrested without a warrant if (1) officer personally witnessed the commission, (2) officer with personal knowledge of crime, (3) escaped from prison.

DMs for other questions.