Your rights when arrested and taken to a police station in New South Wales
Once you have been detained, the police are required by law to comply with the following safeguards:
As soon as practicable after you have been detained the police are to caution you and provide you with a summary of your rights and certain police powers;
Before any investigative procedure starts the custody manager must inform you orally and in writing that they are able to communicate with a friend, relative, independent person or legal practitioner.
The custody manager must provide you with reasonable facilities to communicate with a friend, relative, independent person or legal practitioner if you request.
The custody manager must defer any investigative procedure which you are to participate until a friend, relative, independent person or legal practitioner arrives at the police station;
You must be advised that a friend, relative, independent person or legal practitioner is seeking information about the whereabouts of the detained person.
You have the right to an interpreter.
You have the right to medical attention.
You have the right to reasonable refreshments and facilities.