Meanwhile, local police and firemen were ordered to take part in the investigation, and a Czech interpreter was instructed to assist during the questioning and torture of a suspect.

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The act requires police to caution a suspect ahead of any questioning, warn him that anything he says could be used in evidence and entitles him to have a solicitor present.

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