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In force1999 Revised Edition
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5. Use of force

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(1)

Every officer may use reasonable force against any inmate who —

(a)

is escaping or attempting to escape from an approved centre;

(b)

is engaged in a mutiny or an outbreak by himself or with other inmates;

(c)

attacks the officer or any other person; or

(d)

without any reasonable excuse, refuses to obey a lawful order given by the officer.

(2)

Where force is used against an inmate under paragraph (1), the inmate shall be examined by a medical officer as soon as possible.

Subregulation 1

Every officer may use reasonable force against any inmate who —

(a)

is escaping or attempting to escape from an approved centre;

(b)

is engaged in a mutiny or an outbreak by himself or with other inmates;

(c)

attacks the officer or any other person; or

(d)

without any reasonable excuse, refuses to obey a lawful order given by the officer.

Subregulation 2

Where force is used against an inmate under paragraph (1), the inmate shall be examined by a medical officer as soon as possible.

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