In the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Court established important rights for individuals taken into custody by law enforcement. The case involved Ernesto Miranda, who confessed to crimes without being informed of his rights to counsel or against self-incrimination. As a result of this ruling, police are now required to inform suspects of their rights, commonly known as 'Miranda rights'. This case is significant in understanding the balance between law enforcement and individual civil liberties.
Given this context, which of the following statements best describes the primary outcome of the Miranda decision?