Use Of Force

Question 0

What use of force powers does Section 40 of the Crimes Act 1961 give you?

Answer 0

Section 40 allowed you to use reasonable, necessary and proportionate force to prevent some one escaping custody.

Question 1

What use of force powers does section 39 of the Crimes Act 1961 give you?

Answer 1

Anyone authorized to arrest someone is allowed to use reasonable, necessary and proportionate force to effect the arrest.

Question 2

What use of force powers does Section 41 of the Crimes Act 1961 give you?

Answer 2

Section 41 allowed you to use all reasonable and necessary force to prevent suicide.

Question 3

What use of force powers does Section 42 of the Crimes Act 1961 give you?

Answer 3

Section 42 allowed You to use reasonable and necessary force to prevent a disturbance of the the peace from continuing or starting if you have seen it happen.

Question 4

What use of force powers does Section 48 of the Crimes Act 1961 give you?

Answer 4

Section 48 allowed you to use reasonable, proportionate and necessary force to protect yourself or others. BUT NOT PROPERTY.

Question 5

What does Section 62 of the Crimes Act 1961 say about the use of force?

Answer 5

Everyone authorized by law to use force is criminally responsible for any excess, according to the nature and quality of the act that constitutes the excess.