how long can they hold you for questioning
Being arrested: your rights. 2. How long you can be held in custody. The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you with a crime or release you. They can apply to hold you for up to 36 or 96 hours if youâre suspected of a serious crime, eg murder. You can be held without charge for up to 14 days If youâre arrested under the Terrorism Act.