CRIMES ACT 1961

Question 1

Section 39

Answer 1

Use of force when carrying out an arrest

Question 2

Section 40

Answer 2

Use of force to prevent a person trying to avoid arrest or escape after arrest

Question 3

Section 41

Answer 3

Use of force to prevent suicide or death

Question 4

Section 42

Answer 4

Those witnessing breach of the peace are to interfere using force if necessary

Question 5

Section 48

Answer 5

The use of force in self defence or the defence of another

Question 6

Section 62

Everyone ………….By … to ….force is ……. Responsible … any……..according…the……and….. of ….act……constitutes …..excess

Answer 6

Everyone authorised by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess according to the nature and quality of the act that constitutes the excess