Use of force

Question 1

What are the 5 legislations that provide use of force?

Answer 1

Section 117 PACE

Section 3 Criminal law act

Common law

Section 76 Criminal justice immigration act

Article 2 Human rights act

Question 2

Which use of force covers anything under PACE?

Answer 2

Section 117

Question 3

When can you use use of force under common law?

Answer 3

• defend from an attack,
• prevent an attack on another,
• defend your property,
• breach of the peace, or
• as pre-emptive force.. e.g. a pre-emptive strike