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Scenario 60: Section 10(b) of the Canadian Charter guarantees a person under arrest the right to:

Charter s.10(b) = right to counsel without delay upon arrest/detention, and right to be informed. Police must facilitate access (e.g., duty counsel). The correc

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Question: Scenario 60: Section 10(b) of the Canadian Charter guarantees a person under arrest the right to:

Answer options:

  • Remain silent forever ✅ Retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed of that right
  • A jury trial
  • A phone call to media

Correct answer: Retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed of that right

Explanation: Charter s.10(b) = right to counsel without delay upon arrest/detention, and right to be informed. Police must facilitate access (e.g., duty counsel). The correct answer is "Retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed of that right". This capacity-fill scenario 60 reinforces the same competency for the police-entrance bank and follows the certified explanation standard.

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