SwitzerlandRechte, Pflichten und Rechtsstaat 12 · Rights, duties and the rule of law
The police arrest a person. What is this person entitled to?
In the exam (German)
Die Polizei nimmt eine Person fest. Worauf hat diese Person ein Recht?
- aThey must be told the reasons and informed of their rights.Sie muss über die Gründe und ihre Rechte informiert werden.Correct answer
- bThey may demand that the municipality decides the case without a court.Sie darf verlangen, dass die Gemeinde den Fall ohne Gericht entscheidet.
- cThey may choose the police officer themselves.Sie darf die Polizistin oder den Polizisten selbst auswählen.
- dThey may leave the police station at any time without permission.Sie darf die Polizeiwache jederzeit ohne Erlaubnis wieder verlassen.
Why?
Under Article 31 of the Federal Constitution, an arrested person must be told immediately, in a language they understand, the reasons for the arrest and their rights. They may also have their closest relatives informed.
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