Use If Force Legislation Flashcards
1
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What is common law
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If you have an honest held belief that you or another are in imminent danger you may use such force as is reasonable and Necessary needed to advert the danger
2
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What is section 3 criminal law act
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A person may use such force as in reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime or in the effecting or assisting in the lawful arrest of offenders or suspected offenders or of person unlawfully as large
3
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What is section 117 of PACE
A
When any provision of this act confers a power on a constable, and does not provide that the power may only be exercised with the consent of some person other than a police officer, the officer may use reasonable force if necessary in the exercise of the power
