Scenario · 10 min

The Street Stop

It's about 9pm. You're 15, walking home along a main road with a friend. A divisional van pulls up ahead of you and two officers get out. One says there's been a report of someone tagging a shopfront roller door about ten minutes ago, and that the description sounds like you.

What you’ll practise

When you have to give your name and address
What you do and don't have to answer
Whether you're being held, or free to go

Before you start

This scenario involves police contact over an allegation of criminal damage (graffiti), a request to search a bag, and — on one path — arrest and a police interview. No violence is depicted and no injuries are described. Nothing in this scenario establishes that you did anything.

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Review status

Lawyer review: pending

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