Criminal Law Act 1967 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Section 3 (1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967
A
A person may use such force as is reasonable in
• the circumstances
• in the prevention of crime,
• or in effecting or assisting in the lawful arrest of
• offenders or suspected offenders
• or of persons unlawfully at large
2
Q
Section 36 criminal justice and public order act
A
Section 36 allows an inference to be drawn when a person fails or refuses to account for objects, substances or marks found: On his person. In/on his clothing or footwear.
3
Q
Section 37 criminal justice and public order act
A
Section 37 allows an inference to be drawn when a Defendant fails or refuses to account for his presence at a particular place where it is believed that he may have committed an offence.
