What does the word detaining mean?

Definition of detain transitive verb. 1 : to hold or keep in or as if in custody detained by the police for questioning. 2 obsolete : to keep back (something due) : withhold. 3 : to restrain especially from proceeding was detained by a flat tire.

What is the purpose of detaining someone?

Detention is the process whereby a state or private citizen lawfully holds a person by removing their freedom or liberty at that time. This can be due to (pending) criminal charges preferred against the individual pursuant to a prosecution or to protect a person or property.

What is detained person?

Who are persons in detention? Generally, when we think about persons in detention, we think of persons who have committed a criminal offence. However, the majority of persons incarcerated in the world are in pre-trial detention, which means that they have not been convicted of a crime.

What does detained mean in hospital?

Being ‘sectioned’ means that you are kept in hospital under the Mental Health Act. There are different types of sections, each with different rules to keep you in hospital. The length of time that you can be kept in hospital depends on which section you are detained under.

What is the difference between custody and detention?

As nouns the difference between custody and detention is that custody is the legal right to take care of something or somebody, especially children while detention is (uncountable) the act of detaining or the state of being detained.

What are the rights of a detained person UK?

Your rights in custody get free legal advice. tell someone where you are. have medical help if you’re feeling ill. see a written notice telling you about your rights, eg regular breaks for food and to use the toilet (you can ask for a notice in your language) or an interpreter to explain the notice.

What rights does a detainee have?

Every human being, be they prisoner, detainee, terrorist or asylum seeker has the basic human right to be treated with dignity and respect. They have the right to food, housing, protection, education and assistance from the law. They have the right not to be exploited, tortured or intimidated.