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Criminal Code Act 1924
32Preventing escape or rescue after arrest
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32 Preventing escape or rescue after arrest
(1) Where any person has lawfully arrested another person it is lawful for him to use such force as he believes on reasonable grounds to be necessary to prevent the escape or rescue of the person arrested.
(2) This section shall not authorize the use of force which is intended or is likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm.