40BArrest, removal and detention of suspect

40B Arrest, removal and detention of suspect (1) This section applies if a police officer has power to arrest a suspect under an arrest and removal order. (2) The police officer must— (a) use the minimum amount of force necessary to arrest or remove the suspect; and

(b) before removing the suspect, explain to the suspect the reason for the arrest. Note The Crimes Act 1900, s 252I requires that a responsible person for a child be told if the child is arrested. (3) The suspect may be detained in custody for as long as reasonably necessary to carry out the forensic procedure.