Police custody rules ensure every suspect faces the same strict process.

• All detainees follow the same entry rules.

• Suspects can get a lawyer, make a call, and receive medical help.

• Belongings are taken; access to food and facilities explained.

• Interviews are recorded; caution warns anything said may be used in court.

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Officials in the U.K. have not said where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was kept after his arrest for alleged official misconduct. Police cells across Britain are simple and minimal.

These centers are built for short stays, usually under a day and never more than four, while suspects are questioned.

Cells usually hold one person and have basic beds and toilets. Interview rooms allow repeated questioning. Showers and small exercise yards are generally provided.

A 2024 review of Thames Valley Police facilities, which held Mountbatten-Windsor, found cleanliness issues in some areas.

The report noted showers were offered but often lacked privacy because of door height or layout.

Toilet paper was provided based on risk checks, and some mattresses were thin or worn.

Thames Valley Police is based in Kidlington, England. This is the team that arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday.

All detainees follow the same entry process at police stations. Officers tell suspects they can get a lawyer, make a phone call, and receive medical care.

They are searched, their belongings are taken, and they are told about food and facility access.

Interviews are recorded. Each starts with a warning: suspects can stay silent, but anything said can be used in court.

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