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Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 17:17 GMT

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Quiz: Know your rights

Recent years have seen a raft of new laws on everything from anti-social behaviour to the collection of DNA samples and the introduction of community support officers. Take our quiz - and find out how well you know your rights.

Question 1

You are driving home after working late when you are stopped by two police officers. They say they are conducting an anti-terrorist operation and ask if they can search your car. What happens if you refuse?


	A: The officers can arrest you


	B: The officers have to obtain a warrant first


	C: They cannot arrest you - you are free to go

Question 2

You agree to a search and the officers discover a Swiss army knife in your glove compartment. Can they arrest you?


	A: Yes


	B: No - but they can confiscate the knife


	C: No - but they can fine you

Question 3

You believe you have been wrongly arrested. While you are waiting for your solicitor to turn up, the arresting officer asks if he can take a DNA sample. What happens if you refuse?


	A: The officer has to apply to a court for permission


	B: The officer can forcibly take a mouth swab


	C: They can forcibly take a sample only if your solicitor is present

Question 4

Charges against you have been dropped but the police want to keep a sample of your DNA. Can they do this without your permission?


	A: No


	B: Yes


	C: Only if you have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences

Question 5

You always see in the New Year with a fireworks display. But the new fireworks laws include a curfew - does that mean you will have to cancel?


	A: No


	B: Yes


	C: You will need to apply for permission from the council

Question 6

You ask your 16-year-old neice to pop across the road to fetch the rockets for your fireworks display. On the way back she runs into a police officer. Can he arrest her?


	A: Yes


	B: No

Question 7

You have been banned from owning a stereo after tormenting your neighbours with loud music. But the anti-social behaviour order also bans you from owning a TV and orders you to move house. Can you appeal?


	A: Yes


	B: No


	C: You can appeal against the order itself but not the terms

Question 8

Your 17-year-old son is caught red handed by a police community support officer spraying his name on a wall. How long can he be detained until a police officer arrives to formally arrest him?


	A: He is free to go after 10 minutes


	B: He is free to go after 30 minutes


	C: He is free to go - it is not an arrestable offence

Question 9

How long do you have to stand on one leg under the new police tests for driving under the influence of drugs?


	A: 30 seconds on one foot


	B: 30 seconds on each foot


	C: One minute on each foot

Press the button and see how you have done

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