Use Of Force

Question 1

What are the 3 main Use of Force powers?

Answer 1

S117 PACE 1984

S3 Criminal Law Act 1967

Common Law

Question 2

Define S117 PACE 1984

Answer 2

• Constable
• may use reasonable force
• in exercise of their PACE powers

Question 3

Define S3 Criminal Law Act 1967

Answer 3

• Person
• may use reasonable force
• in prevention of crime
• or in affecting/ assisting
• in lawful arrest
• of suspected offenders
• or persons unlawfully at large

Question 4

What are the two rights in relation to use of force under Common Lae?

Answer 4

Right to self defence

Right to pre-emptive strike

Question 5

What section and act gives the power for a Constable to use reasonable in the exercise of their powers?

Answer 5

S117 PACE 1984

Question 6

What section and act provides the provides the power for any person to use reasonable force in specific circumstances?

Answer 6

S3 Criminal Law Act 1967

Question 7

In what 3 circumstances can a person use reasonable force under S3 Criminal Law Act 1967

Answer 7

1) in prevention of crime
2) affecting/ assisting in lawful arrest of suspected offenders
3) affecting/ assisting in arrest of persons unlawfully at large