Hong Kong Regulations

INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION (TREATMENT OF DETAINED PERSONS) ORDER - PARAGRAPH 17

Notice to detainees

There shall be displayed in a conspicuous position in every room used for the
detention of a detainee and in other conspicuous places at the offices of the
Commission where it can readily be seen by detainees, a notice in English and
in Chinese in the following terms-

"Notice to Persons Detained

1. You may request that your relatives or a friend be informed of your
detention.

2. Provided that no unreasonable delay or hindrance is caused to the processes
of investigation or the administration of justice you may communicate and
consult with a legal adviser.

3. For the purpose of preparing your defence you will, if you have been
detained on the order of a magistrate, be allowed-

   (a)  a supply of writing material, and to have your letters posted or
        delivered without delay;

   (b)  to make telephone calls, provided no hindrance is caused to the
        processes of investigation or the administration of justice. (51 of
        1987 s. 9)

4. You may ask to be released on bail.

5. If you feel ill, ask for medical attention.

6. Adequate food and refreshment will be supplied free. You are not entitled
to receive from outside anything except the basic necessities of clothing.
However you may, if you request, be permitted at your own expense to have food
from outside to be brought to you subject to inspection.

7. Drinking water will be supplied on request.".