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According to the article he was offered a lawyer said no. You should basically never turn that down.

Also, if someone tells you that you don't have a right to silence, continue being silent. I know that's easy for me to say from where I'm sitting, but I'm pretty confident it's good advice, even in Heathrow Airport. At least give yourself a chance to beat the system.



I believe he was only allowed access to a state provided lawyer. Whether refusing this was a good/bad move is anybodies guess.

They quite clearly denied him access/conversation to his own choice of lawyer. I can't find a clear list of rights allowed to a person held under the act (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/11/schedule/7).

It's quite clear from the above who is fully in control and who isn't though - silence will lead to prison and/or a fine.


He asked to talk to Glenn, who is a lawyer and they refused. Could he really trust that the lawyer they had queued up for him would be on his side?




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