Detainee Rights and Protections Act 2025 (DRP)

Preamble:

Recognizing the supremacy of the Constitution of Links Land (Chapter 6, Article 16) and the principles of dignity, due process, and justice, this Act enshrines rights for detainees in accordance with the judiciary and governance framework of the Constitutional Monarchy.

Section 1A:

All detainees shall be treated with respect and dignity, free from torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.

Section 1B:

Detainees must receive adequate food, water, and sanitation, as defined by the Public Health and Safety Code.

Section 2A:

Detainees may access legal counsel at any time during detention, per Article 3 Section 3A of the Criminal Proceedings Act 2025.

Section 2B:

Indigent detainees shall be provided a state-funded public defender, as mandated by Chapter 6, Article 16(1) of the Constitution.

Section 3A:

Detainees may communicate with family, legal representatives, or consulates, subject to security restrictions approved by the Magisterial Infraction Chamber (for fine offenses) or Low Offence Court (for Low Offenses).

Section 3B:

Telephone access must be granted within 24 hours of detention.

Section 4A:

No detention shall occur without lawful cause, as defined in Article 1A--1C of the Criminal Proceedings Act 2025.

Section 4B:

Detainees must be informed of charges in writing and brought before the Fine Offence Tribunal, Low Offence Court, or High Offence Court within 48 hours for a hearing.

Section 5A:

Detainees shall be protected from abuse by staff or others; violations must be reported to the Constitutional Court for systemic issues or the Crown Sovereign Court for appeals.

Section 5B:

Investigations into abuse allegations shall be conducted by the Judicial Integrity Commission, an independent body under Chapter 5, Article 14(2) of the Constitution.

Section 6A:

Detainees shall receive medical care equivalent to the standards under the Linkslandic Health Service.

Section 6B:

Requests for external medical professionals require approval by the Magisterial Infraction Chamber or presiding judge.

#### Section 7A:

Detainees may challenge detention conditions before the Civil Claims Tribunal (for civil matters) or the Low/High Offence Courts (for criminal matters).

#### Section 7B:

Appeals against detention rulings proceed to the Crown Sovereign Court under Article 5B of the Criminal Proceedings Act 2025.

Section 8A:

Pregnant women, minors, the elderly, and disabled detainees shall be housed in facilities compliant with the Vulnerable Persons Welfare Code.

Section 8B:

Violations of this Article may trigger intervention by the Royal Family Bench (for minors) or Environmental Stewardship Court (for disability accommodations).

Section 9A (Rights Upon Detention):

Officers must recite:

"You have the right to dignity, legal counsel, family contact, and necessities. You may request a detention review under Article 7A of this Act. Do you understand?"

Section 9B (Rights Upon Arrest):

Officers must state:

"You are under arrest. You may remain silent; your words may be used against you. You have the right to counsel under Article 2A of this Act."

Section 9C (Rights Before Questioning):

Officers must declare:

"You may remain silent. You have the right to an attorney under Article 2A of this Act. If indigent, one will be provided."

Judicial Safeguards:

All detainee appeals align with Chapter 5 (Judiciary) and Chapter 6 (Rights) of the Constitution.

The Constitutional Court retains authority to nullify detention practices violating Article 19(2).

Monarchy's Role:

The monarch's ceremonial assent applies to this Act per Chapter 2, Article 6(1).

Enforcement:

The Speaker of the Democracy oversees parliamentary reviews of detention policies under Chapter 3, Article 11(1).