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How long can police hold them?
In the UK, police can initially detain suspects for up to 24 hours without charge. For serious offences, this can be extended to 36 or 96 hours with authorisation from a senior officer or magistrate. In terrorism cases, it can be much longer. This allows time for investigation before a charging decision.
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