Constables Protection Act 1750

Constables Protection Act 1750
Constables Protection Act 1750[1]

Parliament of Great Britain
Long title An Act for the rendering Justices of the Peace more safe in the Execution of their Office; and for indemnifying Constables and others acting in obedience to their Warrants.
Statute book chapter 24 Geo. 2 c. 44
Territorial extent England and Wales
Scotland
Other legislation
Repealing legislation Justices Protection Act 1848
Status: Current legislation
Official text of the statute as amended and in force today within the United Kingdom, from the UK Statute Law Database

The Constables Protection Act 1750 (24 Geo. 2 c. 44) is an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain that gives "constables ... and other officers" protection from being sued for carrying out the orders of a justice of the peace.

Justices themselves have immunity from being sued for their own actions under sections 31-33 of the Courts Act 2003[2], except if they have acted outside their jurisdiction and in bad faith.

References

  1. ^ The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896.
  2. ^ Official text of the legislation - Section 31-33 of the 2003 act as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from the UK Statute Law Database

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