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When a security guard arrests a person, they must immediately tell the person why they are being arrested. Which section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms mandates this?

Section 10 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms requires that everyone has the right on arrest or detention to be informed promptly of the reasons therefor. Fa

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Question: When a security guard arrests a person, they must immediately tell the person why they are being arrested. Which section of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms mandates this?

Answer options: ✅ Section 10(a) - Right to be informed promptly of the reasons for arrest.

  • Section 8 - Right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.
  • Section 7 - Right to life, liberty and security of the person.
  • Section 15 - Equality rights.

Correct answer: Section 10(a) - Right to be informed promptly of the reasons for arrest.

Explanation: Section 10 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms requires that everyone has the right on arrest or detention to be informed promptly of the reasons therefor. Failure to do so is a violation of Charter rights.

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