A person over 18 who will support you if you are at the police station or are being interviewed by the police. They must be there by law if you are interviewed, searched, fingerprinted, photographed, giving DNA or being tested for drugs
This information is correct at the time of writing, 22nd March 2023. The law in this area is subject to change.
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