Sentence examples for with reasonable force from inspiring English sources

The government also says it would amend the law on self-defence to ensure people who act with "reasonable force" to protect themselves, others and their property are "fully protected" under the law.

The English common law has long recognized the right of an individual to resist with reasonable force an attempt of a police officer to make an unlawful arrest.

Mexico's national security commissioner, Renato Sales, held his own press conference that began before the commission had finished presenting its conclusions, in which he insisted the police had acted with reasonable force.

The regulations state that electric clippers are to be used and that the prisoner "may be restrained with the reasonable force necessary to administer the appropriate action".

Army corrections regulations state that in forcible shaving, electric clippers must be used and the prisoner "may be restrained with the reasonable force necessary to administer the appropriate action".

In all states, the definition of where the line is drawn is "reasonable" force, with prosecutors or juries left to decide on what constitutes reasonable.

Listeners to "Today", an influential BBC breakfast radio show, voted it their most-wanted new law.This week, the Tories hoped to catch the mood, tabling a bill that replaces the old idea that householders can use "reasonable force" against intruders with a new one, that all but "grossly disproportionate force" is allowed.

The government will also press ahead with changes to the law to protect people who use reasonable force to protect themselves, their family and their property from prosecution.

He relented on his stance in opposition to Sue Bradford's Child Discipline Bill, which sought to remove "reasonable force" as a defence for parents charged with prima facie assault of their children.

An inquiry will now be launched into issues of reasonable force during the operation which saw police pelted with bricks and some protesters urinating on officers.

The officer said he had used reasonable force.