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Defending Yourself, How Much Force is Legal and Reasonable?

Defending Yourself, How Much Force is Legal and Reasonable?

Update: 2025-08-19
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In today's episode we are explaining use of force powers, including Common Law, Section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967,  Section 117 Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Sections 76-78 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. At the end of the episode we will also provide you with some check knowledge scenario questions around use of force powers.

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The legislation can be viewed at:  

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/4/section/76

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/58/section/3

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/117

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Defending Yourself, How Much Force is Legal and Reasonable?

Defending Yourself, How Much Force is Legal and Reasonable?

Steven Barber