Queensland Consolidated Acts

CRIMINAL CODE 1899 - SECT 258

258 Preventing escape or rescue after arrest

(1) When any person has lawfully arrested another person for any offence, it is lawful for the person to use such force as the person believes, on reasonable grounds, to be necessary to prevent the escape or rescue of the person arrested.

(2) But, if the offence is not a crime which is such that the offender may be arrested without warrant, this section does not authorise the use of force which is intended or is likely to cause death or grievous bodily harm.

(3) This section does not limit the powers a police officer has under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 .