Discuss the concept of proportionality and the use of force

What will be an ideal response?


Proportionality requires that the force used must not be out of proportion to the force necessary to protect.

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At Common Law which remedy was available when the King's officers illegally entered homes to search for and seize evidence?

A. Civil lawsuits against the officers B. Criminal prosecution of the officers C. Excluding the evidence in royal courts D. Injunctions lower against royal officials

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Specific ______ have rules and guidelines stipulating how cases will be processed through the justice system.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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An electronic attack can spread from one computer to another.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Personal traits can account for violent behavior. Psychologist Dorothy Ottnow Lewis found that murderous youths often suffer signs of:

a. genetic impairments. c. neurological impairments. b. intellectual dysfunction. d. personality disorders.

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