Use of Force Powers

Question 1

What is Common Law Use of Force power?

Answer 1

Applies to ANY PERSON
Self defence / defence of another
You must have genuine belief that there is an imminent danger of attack
You can make a pre-emptive strike
Any person may use reasonable force to defend another from an attack
Defence of property (must be reasonable force)
Taking reasonable steps to stop any person who is breaching or threatening to breach the peace
Saving life if there is an imminent threat to life

Question 2

What is Criminal Law use of force power?

Answer 2

Section 3 (1) Criminal Law Act 1967
Lawful arrest and preventing crime
Applies to anyone

Question 3

What is PACE use of force power?

Answer 3

Section 117 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
You can only use S117 when it is attached to another PACE power
Use of reasonable and necessary force

Question 4

What is S117 PACE?

Answer 4

Use of Force

Question 5

What is S32 PACE?

Answer 5

Searching after an arrest

Question 6

What is S32 PACE?

Answer 6

Entering and searching premises

Question 7

What is S24 PACE?

Answer 7

Arresting