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Correctional Services Act 2014
138Limitations of use of force
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138 Limitations of use of force (1) This section applies when a correctional officer is permitted under this Act to use force. (2) The use of force by a correctional officer is reasonably necessary only if the correctional officer reasonably believes that: (a) the purpose for which the force is used could not reasonably be achieved in another practicable way; and (b) the nature and amount of force used is reasonable in the circumstances.