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Use of Force

Section 117 - Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984


Policing Powers

Definition

Where any provision of this Act -

(a) confers a power on a constable; and

(b) does not provide that the power may only be exercised with the consent of some person, other than a police officer, the officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of the power