Which Case Resulted in Parliament Introducing a New Defence Authorizing

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which case resulted in Parliament introducing a new defence authorizing police officers to use deadly force in order to prevent a suspect from fleeing if the officer believes that force is necessary to protect the officer and/or any other person?

• A)R. v. Fyfe
• B)R. v. Lines
• C)R. v. Smith
• D)R. v. Johnson

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