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CORRECTIONS ACT 1986 - SECT 55E Use of reasonable force

CORRECTIONS ACT 1986 - SECT 55E

Use of reasonable force

    (1)     An escort officer may, where necessary, use reasonable force to compel a prisoner to obey an order given by the escort officer in the exercise of a function or power.

    (2)     An escort officer who uses force in accordance with this section is not liable for injury or damage caused by that use of force.

S. 55EA inserted by No. 12/2014 s. 8.