(High Court of Australia) Police (W.A.) – Action against police constable – Acts done in carrying the provisions of the Police Act 1892-1953 into effect – Person ‘suspected of offending against’ Act – Statutory protection without. ‘direct proof of malice’ – Police Act 1892- 1953 (W.A.), ss. 50, 138 – Interpretation Act 1918-1948 (W.A.), s. 47, par, H, Second Schedule.
Judges:
Fullagar(1), Kitto(2) and Taylor(3) JJ.
Citations:
(1955) 94 CLR 147, [1955] HCA 68, [1956] ALR 15
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Jurisdiction:
Australia
Cited by:
Cited – Crooks v Ebanks PC 30-Mar-1999
PC (Jamaica) Whilst chasing an armed criminal, the police officer tripped, discharging his gun, which hit the claimant. She sought damages. The officer claimed immunity under the Act.
Held: The dropping of . .
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Police, Personal Injury
Updated: 27 November 2022; Ref: scu.183135