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51Duties and powers of police officers
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51 Duties and powers of police officers
A police officer who has taken and subscribed the oath or made and subscribed the affirmation under section 50 has—
(a) the duties and powers of a constable at common law; and
(b) any duties and powers imposed or conferred on a police officer by or under this or any other Act or by or under any subordinate instrument.
S. 52 amended by Nos 29/2020 s. 6, 53/2021 s. 35, 37/2022 s. 14, repealed by No. 55/2025 s. 108.