The right to be informed promptly of the reason for arrest is guaranteed by which section?

• A. Section 10
• B. Section 11
• C. Section 6
• D. Section 9

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is the protections that kick in the moment someone is arrested or detained. There is a specific rule that requires a person to be told promptly why they are being arrested or detained. This immediate disclosure is essential for due process: it helps the arrestee understand what they’re facing and why they’re being held, which is the first step in exercising all other rights that apply at that moment.

This right is embedded in the Charter as the arrest/detention rights. It is paired with the nearby protections that say you must be informed of your right to consult with counsel without delay and to have the detention's validity reviewed. Because the question focuses on the moment of arrest and the need to know the reason, the section that guarantees this explicit prompt explanation is the one that applies here.

The other sections address different situations. One covers rights once you’re charged and facing trial, another covers mobility rights, and another protects against arbitrary detention more generally. They don’t specifically mandate that the reason for arrest be communicated promptly at the moment of arrest, which is why the prompt answer is the correct one.