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245 PDFTitle:PUBLIC ORDER ORDINANCEGazette Number:
Section:46Heading:Restriction on use of forceVersion Date:30/06/1997

(1) Whenever in this Ordinance it is provided that such force as may be necessary may be used for any purpose, the degree of force which may be so used shall not be greater than is reasonably necessary for that purpose.
(2) Nothing in this section shall derogate from the lawful right of any person to use force in the defence of person or property.
(3) Any person who uses such force as may be necessary for any purpose, in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance, shall not be liable in any criminal or civil proceeding for having, by the use of such force, caused injury or death to any person or damage to or loss of any property.