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Removal of Fortifications Act 2017
33Power to use reasonable force to remove person from fortified premises
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33 Power to use reasonable force to remove person from fortified premises
(1) In addition to any penalty imposed under section 39 , if a person has refused to comply with a direction under section 32 , a police officer may use reasonable force to remove the person from fortified premises.
(2) Nothing in this section limits any powers, including the power of arrest, that a police officer has under any other law.