Australian rights against police officers

[The Scream]

I wonder if anyone can help me find resources for ones rights when being stopped by an officer of the law, particularly in the state of Tasmania?

[Bardo]

This site (http://www.foolkit.com.au/tas/public/criminal-law#h210) may be helpful.

Suggestions for dealing with police in Tasmania:



If the police suspect you of having committed an offence, do not consent or agree for the police to do anything without speaking to your lawyer first.

The same applies to answering questions, participating in a record of interview or appearing in an identification parade. You must though give your name and address and, in some cases, information about the identity of the driver/owner of a vehicle.

When the police say they just want to ask a couple of questions to eliminate you from their enquiries or to clear something up - that is often not what they really have in mind.

The Prosecutor decides whether to drop criminal charges, not the victim.

Be polite and respectful of the police.

If stopped by the police, stay calm and in control of your words, body language, and emotions.

Don't resist a police officer, even if you think you are innocent.

Seems like pretty basic advice, but if you browse around you might find something more useful.