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Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
230Use of force generally by police officers
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230 Use of force generally by police officers
230 Use of force generally by police officers
It is lawful for a police officer exercising a function under this Act or any other Act or law in relation to an individual or a thing, and anyone helping the police officer, to use such force as is reasonably necessary to exercise the function.