Sch 1 (The Criminal Code), s 283
In forceExcessive force
Schedule 1The Criminal Code
Part 5Offences against the person and relating to marriage and parental rights and duties
283 Excessive force
In any case in which the use of force by one person to another is lawful the use of more force than is justified by law under the circumstances is unlawful.
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