Use Of Force Leg Flashcards
1
Q
S3(1) Criminal Law Act 1967
A
Person may use force in reasonable circumstances in the prevention of crime or assisting in the lawful arrest of an offender
- defence for the use of force for law enforcment
- used by anyone
- preventing crime
- court decides in actions were necessary
2
Q
S117 PACE Act 1984
A
- no consent to act and use reasonable force
- arrest as soon as practicable
- grants powers if arrest and entry, stop and search
3
Q
Common Law Powers
A
- save life
- self defence
- prevent “breach of peace” (disturbance)
- legal, proportionate and necessary
4
Q
S76 Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
A
- self defence by common law
- honest belief it was necessary
- reasonable
- householders allowed use id disproportionate force when defending against intruders
5
Q
Human Rights Act 1998
A
PLAN
P- proportionate to threat/offence
L- legally supported by policy/powers
A- accountable to the organisation (force form, PNB, statements)
N- necessary to achieve your legitamate aim
