Police Act (Cap. 164), article 76

76. The use of force is a remedy of last resort and shall only be used for the duration that is st rictly necessary when it is evi dent that all other remedies would be of no avail. Relevant time. 77. If in any Court or tribunal any question arises as to the reasonableness of the use of fo rce, the circumstances prevailin g at the time when force was used shall be the criterion for examining s uch reasonableness. Arms. 78. (1) In exceptional circumstances the Force may, in the execution of its duties, use fire -arms and other offensive weap ons or materials. (2) When assessing the existence or otherwise of the exceptional circumstances mentioned in sub-article (1), consideration shall be taken of the conditions prevailing at the time when the use of fire- arms, or weapons or other materi als becomes inevitable to prese rve the life of a police officer or of others, or to avert an imminent danger of POLICE ACT [CAP. 164. 29 widespread violence. Responsibility.79. Saving any criminal or civil liability under any other law, it shall be considered as an offence against discipline if a polic e officer uses force for considerations e xtraneous to those permitted by law and the circumstances of the case. Regulations.80. The Minister may make regulati ons concerning the use of force and fire-arms by the Police. General saving.81. The provisions of this Part shall be in addition to any other power conferred by any other law. PART VI Regulations, Orders and Forms Minister may make regulations.