13.
Every interrogated person should, before any interrogation begins, be told (in a manner
that is understandable to him or her) of his or her right to consult a lawyer of his or her
choice without delay and in private.
14.
The person should also be told of his or her right not to be compelled to testify against
him or herself or to confess guilt. Where a person (or his or her lawyer) has indicated
that the person intends to exercise the right to silence, no further questioning should take
place.
15.
Those who are arrested or detained should be told of their right to consult a lawyer at the
time of arrest or detention. All detainees should also be given the right forthwith to
challenge the lawfulness and conditions of their detention.
16.
Officials have an obligation to facilitate contact with a lawyer of choice, for example by
providing a list of available lawyers, access to a telephone and reasonable conditions of
privacy for any consultation.
17.
The provision of a lawyer should be free of charge if the person does not have the means
to pay for his or her services and the person should be told (before any interrogation
begins) that a lawyer can be provided at no cost in such circumstances.
18.
Where a person has indicated a wish to consult a lawyer no further questioning should
take place until that consultation has taken place.
19.
The person’s lawyer must be physically present and within earshot during any
interrogation and have the right to intervene in the interview to ensure that the law is
complied with (but not otherwise to interfere with the interrogation). The interrogated
person should also have the right, if requested during the course of the interview, to
consult with his or her lawyer in private.
20.
Where a lawyer is not available, or the interrogated person does not want to have a
lawyer present, the person should be given the opportunity to have present at any
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