{"product_id":"vragen-75191-de-politie-wil-mij-verhoren-over-een-internet-belediging-het-verhoor-zal-ongeveer-een-uur-duren-is","title":"Assistance with Police Interrogations and Law","description":"\u003ch4\u003e Questioner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n The police want to question me about an online insult. I've been told the interrogation will last about an hour, after which I can leave. Face masks are currently mandatory until you're seated, but even then I want to keep them on. It's a small space, there's ventilation, and aerosols. However, I'm afraid they'll ask\/demand that I remove them so they can interrogate me more effectively. Their interests, not mine.\n \nBecause I fall into a COVID-19 risk group, I believe I shouldn't be forced to endanger my health in any way, and I therefore want to keep my mask on. I assume the police are obligated to respect that, and I'm not dependent on what an individual detective deems best. Is that legally correct?\n\n The right to safety and health is also enshrined in the Constitution, Article 22, paragraph 1. And in the ECHR. Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person, Article 52, paragraph 3.\n\u003ch4\u003e Questioner\u003c\/h4\u003e \nI'm currently regularly presenting to the police during interviews with clients. I've noticed that the police often leave it up to you to decide what to do with them. There are often face masks available at the police station in case you don't have one. So you can safely attend the interview, so to speak. Have you been invited to appear voluntarily, or does the police letter state that you will be arrested? It might be wise to consult a lawyer beforehand who can discuss the interview with you beforehand. The lawyer can then also assist you if the public prosecutor decides to prosecute you after the interview. You can contact them if you wish.\n\u003ch4\u003e Questioner\u003c\/h4\u003e \nThank you for your rather reassuring answer. No, the invitation doesn't say I'll be arrested, and I was also told by phone that I can leave after the interrogation. Yes, I would certainly appreciate having a lawyer at my side. Unfortunately, that's too expensive for me. In this country, the government pays millions in legal fees for \"top\" criminals, but the average citizen can pay for their own lawyer if they're interrogated without arrest.\n\u003ch4\u003e Questioner\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n If you wish, I'm happy to discuss the hearing with you beforehand. If it turns out after the hearing that you might be prosecuted for this, you may be eligible for legal aid. In my opinion, it's always wise to bring a lawyer with you to a hearing if necessary, which I certainly hope won't happen in your case.\n","brand":"Rechtswinkel.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302121484637,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.rechtswinkel.nl\/en\/products\/vragen-75191-de-politie-wil-mij-verhoren-over-een-internet-belediging-het-verhoor-zal-ongeveer-een-uur-duren-is","provider":"Rechtswinkel.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}