PART II Police Functions

Prints and samples

19BF1 Power of constable in obtaining relevant physical data etc.

F21

A constable may use reasonable force in—

a

taking any relevant physical data from a person or securing a person’s compliance with a requirement made under section 18(2), 19(2)(a) or 19A(2)(a) of this Act;

b

exercising any power conferred by section 18(6), 19(2)(b) or 19A(2)(b) of this Act.

F32

A constable may, with the authority of an officer of a rank no lower than inspector, use reasonable force in (himself) exercising any power conferred by section 18(6A), 19(2)(c) or 19A(2)(c) of this Act.