When you are arrested, the police officer must tell you some important things. They have to explain these things to you because of the law. You can find more information about this in sections like section 214, section 215(1), section 233, and section 244.
The police officer must explain the same things to you that they have to explain when they are questioning you. This is so you know what is happening and what your rights are. The officer has to follow the rules and make sure you understand your rights.
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216: Enforcement officer to explain rights to child or young person who is to be charged with offence, or
"When an enforcement officer thinks you might have done something wrong, they must explain your rights to you before charging you."
218: Explanations to be given in manner and language appropriate to age and level of understanding of child or young person, or
"Police must explain things to you in a way that's easy for you to understand."
Subject to sections 233 and 244, every enforcement officer shall, on arresting any child or young person pursuant to section 214, explain to that child or young person the matters specified in paragraphs (c) to (f) of section 215(1).
