Section 15Part 1 — Preliminary
Use of force in effecting arrest
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Where any person is charged with a criminal offence arising out of the lawful arrest, or attempted arrest, by that person of a person who forcibly resists such arrest or attempts to evade being arrested, the court shall, in considering whether the means used were necessary, or the degree of force used was reasonable, for the apprehension of such person, have regard to the gravity of the offence which had been or was being committed by such person and the circumstances in which such offence had been or was being committed by such person.