Legal Justification of Use of Force

Question 1

Section 59, Crimes Act 1961

Answer 1

Parents, guardians and caregivers have the right to use force on a child for minimising or preventing behaviour that is harmful, criminal, offensive or disruptive. Smacking for punishment now amounts to assault on a child.

Question 2

Section 39, Crimes Act 1961

Answer 2

A constable or other person has the power of force to use in making an arrest. (K9, 39)

Question 3

Section 40, Crimes Act 1961

Answer 3

Gives authority for police to use force to stop a person escaping. (0 - tunnel - escape)

Question 4

Section 42, Crimes Act 1961

Answer 4

Allows anyone to use reasonable force to prevent a breach of the peace. (2 - peace sign)

Question 5

Section 48, Crimes Act 1961

Answer 5

Allows anyone to use as much force as reasonable in defence of himself or another person. (8 - save your mate)

Question 6

Section 62, Crimes Act 1961

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. (2 - in the poo)