# Crime and Policing Act 2026, Paragraph 10: Power to use reasonable force

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) A constable may use reasonable force, if necessary, for the purpose of exercising a power conferred by this Schedule.
(2) A person authorised under paragraph 7(2) to accompany a person who is executing a search warrant may use reasonable force, if necessary, for the purpose of exercising a power conferred by any of paragraphs 5 to 9.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/schedule/16/paragraph/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crime-and-policing-act-2026/schedule-16/paragraph-10
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