Section 9 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms says:
My Rights
Police stops, detention (being detained) vs. The right to walk away
“Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned.”
What does “detention” mean?
What does “detention” mean?
If police ask me questions or demand ID, do I have to stay or can I walk away? How do I know?
If police ask me questions or demand ID, do I have to stay or can I walk away? How do I know?
When are police allowed to detain someone? What counts as a “legitimate reason”?
When are police allowed to detain someone? What counts as a “legitimate reason”?
Is there a curfew for youth? Can police stop me for being out at night?
Is there a curfew for youth? Can police stop me for being out at night?
Can I run away when I see police approaching?
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