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hex4def6 • yesterday at 11:32 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

Would you?

In the UK, they can't force you to speak, but not answering questions can be interpreted as evasion / "adverse interference".

They do not need a warrant to search your phone. Not providing them with a PIN can be a separate charge, with up to 2 years imprisonment.

They can hold you up to 36 hrs if the police decide so. Up to 14 days without charge under modern broad "anti terrorism" laws.


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brokenmachine • today at 12:30 AM

You're talking about UK laws rather than UK police.