Section 25 of the Criminal Code of Canada provides protection to persons who are required or authorized by law to do anything while acting under reasonable grounds. What is the fundamental principle this section applies to a security guard's actions involving force?

Question: Section 25 of the Criminal Code of Canada provides protection to persons who are required or authorized by law to do anything while acting under reasonable grounds. What is the fundamental principle this section applies to a security guard's actions involving force?

Answer options: ✅ That force used must be no more than is necessary in the circumstances.

• That all security guards are granted peace officer status when on duty.
• That any use of force by a security guard is automatically justified.
• That security guards can always use lethal force to prevent property damage.

Correct answer: That force used must be no more than is necessary in the circumstances.

Explanation: Section 25(1)(a) protects individuals acting under legal authority if they act 'on reasonable grounds' and use 'no more force than is necessary for that purpose'.