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Under the Criminal Code of Canada, what degree of force is a security guard permitted to use when making a lawful arrest?

Section 25 of the Criminal Code of Canada states that a person authorized by law to arrest another person is justified in using as much force as is reasonably n

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Question: Under the Criminal Code of Canada, what degree of force is a security guard permitted to use when making a lawful arrest?

Answer options: ✅ Only the minimum force necessary to effect the arrest.

  • Any force deemed appropriate by the security guard in the moment.
  • Force equal to that used by the individual being arrested.
  • Force that causes minor injury to ensure compliance.

Correct answer: Only the minimum force necessary to effect the arrest.

Explanation: Section 25 of the Criminal Code of Canada states that a person authorized by law to arrest another person is justified in using as much force as is reasonably necessary for that purpose. This emphasizes the 'minimum force necessary' principle.

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