Public when to Assist Magistrates and police
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Summary
Every person must, when reasonably asked, assist a Magistrate or police officer in three situations: helping to take or prevent the escape of someone the officer is authorised to arrest; preventing or stopping a breach of the peace; and stopping any attempt to injure public property. The request must be reasonable and the person is legally bound to assist.
Example
Priya is walking past a shop when police see a suspected thief trying to run away. A police officer reasonably asks Priya to hold the suspect until they can complete the arrest. Under this section Priya is legally bound to assist in preventing the escape.
Bare Act
Enacted textEvery person is bound to assist a Magistrate or police officer reasonably demanding his aid-
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(a) in the taking or preventing the escape of any other person whom such Magistrate or police officer is authorised to arrest; or
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(b) in the prevention or suppression of a breach of the peace; or
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(c) in the prevention of any injury attempted to be committed to any public property.
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