Part 4Arrest and search
94Reasonable force may be used to arrest or search
Where any person arrests or searches any person pursuant to this Act, he may use only such force as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the arrest or search.
Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971
Arrest and search
94: Reasonable force may be used to arrest or search
"Using force to arrest or search someone must be reasonable and necessary."
When you arrest or search someone under this Act, you can use force. You can only use the force that is reasonably necessary for the arrest or search. This means you must not use more force than you need to carry out the arrest or search.
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