Legal Justificstion Of Use Of Force Flashcards

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Section 39, Crimes Act 1961

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Gives Police power to use force to make arrest

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Section 40, Crimes Act 1961

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Gives Police authority to use reasonable force to stop escape

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Section 48, Crimes Act 1961

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Allows anyone to use as much force as reasonable to defend himself/herself or another person

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Section 62, Crimes Act 1961

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Everyone authorised by law is criminally responsible for excess force

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