Use of Force - Crimes Act 1961

Question 1

Use of Force: Sections applicable

Answer 1

• Section 39
• Section 40
• Section 41
• Section 42
• Section 48
  
  • Section 62

Question 2

Section 39

Answer 2

Force used when carrying out arrest, executing warrant or process. “39 - Handcuffs”

Question 3

Section 40

Answer 3

Force used when preventing escape after arrest or someone trying to avoid arrest.
“40 - Tunnel”

Question 4

Section 41

Answer 4

To prevent suicide or certain offences that are happening right now which would result in injury or damage to property
“41 - Hangman”

Question 5

Section 42

Answer 5

Prevent breach of peace. Can relate to anyone but must witness the breach
“42 - Peace Sign”

Question 6

Section 48

Answer 6

Self Defence or in defence of another
“48 - Save a mate”

Question 7

Section 62

Answer 7

Criminally responsible for Excess Use of Force
“62 - In the poo”