# The Police (Conduct) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 4: Use of force and abuse of authority


Officers must never knowingly use more force than is reasonable, nor should they abuse their authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/645/schedule/1/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-conduct-regulations-2004/schedule-1/paragraph-4
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