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Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002
21Use of force generally by police officers
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21 Use of force generally by police officers
> It is lawful for a police officer exercising a power under this Division in relation to a person or a thing, and anyone helping the police officer, to use such force as is reasonably necessary to exercise the power.
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> **s 21:** Am 2005 No 54, Sch 2 \[7\].