Use of Force powers Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are the 3 use of force powers that can be used to justify use of force?
A
Common law
Section 3 of Criminal Law Act 1967
Section 117 of PACE
2
Q
What is Common Law?
A
Save life
Self defence
Breach of peace
ANY PERSON
3
Q
Section 3 Criminal Law Act 1967
A
Use of force in prevention of crime
Assisting in lawful arrest of offenders or suspect offenders or person unlawfully at large.
4
Q
Section 117 of PACE
A
Those in office of constable may use reasonable force if necessary in the exercise of specific PACE powers e.g. stop and search, handcuffing.
