Constables Protection Act 1750
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| 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. |
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| Citation | 24 Geo. 2 c. 44 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales Scotland |
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| Repealed by | Justices Protection Act 1848 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of the Constables Protection Act 1750 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
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
- ^ The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896.
- ^ Text of the legislation - Section 31-33 of the 2003 act as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.