Practice question

When effecting a lawful arrest of a suspected offender, how much force may a security guard use under Hong Kong law?

  1. Any force the guard considers necessary to detain the person
  2. Only such force as is reasonable in the circumstances
  3. No force at all unless the guard is a police officer
  4. Whatever force the property owner instructs

Answer: B — Only such force as is reasonable in the circumstances

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