Obligations and Limitations on Public Officers
- All public officers holding custody over a detainee must comply with the law.
- Permission to see the lawyer cannot be arbitrarily withheld.
- The only permissible exception is an imminent danger of escape.
Penalties for Noncompliance
- Officers or persons violating these provisions face suspension from their office.
- They may also be removed permanently from office.
- This serves as a deterrent to the unlawful denial of legal consultation to detainees.
Scope and Enforcement
- The act covers any detainee deprived of liberty for any reason alleged.
- Applies across all detention facilities and points of custody.
- Ensures continuous access to legal representation as a fundamental right throughout detention.
- Emphasizes the protection of detainees' rights even during non-business hours (night consultations in urgent cases).