Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015

Section 27 - When public is bound to assist in arrest

A person is bound to assist a Judge, Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, police officer or other person reasonably demanding his aid in arresting or preventing the escape of a suspect whom the Judge, Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, police officer or other person is authorised to arrest.

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