Article 9: Liberty and security of person 2014, para. 27
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Paragraph text
That information must be provided immediately upon arrest. However, in exceptional circumstances, such immediate communication may not be possible. For example, a delay may be required before an interpreter can be present, but any such delay must be kept to the absolute minimum necessary.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Human Rights Committee
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CCPR General Comment No. 35, Article 9: Liberty and security of person (2014), para. 27.