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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 24 MIN

Defending Yourself, How Much Force is Legal and Reasonable?

from English and Welsh Police Law Explained · host Steven Barber

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.Support page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2467692/supportThe legislation can be viewed at:  https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2008/4/section/76https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1967/58/section/3https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/section/117Support the showSend us Fan MailSupport the show

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