Use Of Force Crimes Act 1961 Flashcards
Section 40 Crimes Act 1961
Force used to prevent escape or rescue
Section 39 Crimes Act 1961
Force used to execute an arrest.
Section 41 Crimes Act 1961
Force used to prevent suicide
Section 42 Crimes act 1961
Force used to prevent breach of the peace
Section 48 Crimes Act 1961
Force used in self-defence or defence of another
Section 32 Policing Act 2008
Police may use reasonable force to obtain fingerprints, photos and personal details once in lawful custody of the police
Section 33 Policing Act 2008
Reasonable May be used to gain a persons particulars for a summons. You can detain them for the necessary time to get this done.
Section 11
Search and surveillance Act 2012
Reasonable force can be used to search any person that is already in lawful custody.
Section 62 Crimes Act 1961
Everyone authorised by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess force.