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===Spain=== In Spain, according to the ''Ley de Enjuiciamiento Criminal'' (Penal procedure code) article 520.2, the suspect must be informed of the charges leading to his/her detention, as well as the reasons for being deprived of his/her freedom. Additionally, the individual must be advised of the following rights: * Right to remain silent, to answer only questions of his/her choosing, or to express their desire to make a statement only in front of a judge. * Right not to give evidence against him/herself, as well as not to confess his/her guilt. * Right to legal representation by a private or state-funded attorney, which will assist him during hearings and procedures. * Right to inform a member of his/her family or a person of his/her choosing regarding the detention as well as their location, at any moment of the proceedings. Foreigners have the right to contact their consulate in Spain. * Right to request the services of an interpreter, at no cost, when the foreign national does not speak Spanish. * Right to undergo a medical examination by the forensic doctor.
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