Constables Protection Act 1750

Constables Protection Act 1750[1]
Act of Parliament
	Parliament of Great Britain
Long title	An Act for the rendering Justices of the Peace more safe in the Execution of their Office; and for indemnifying Constables and others acting in obedience to their Warrants.
Citation	24 Geo. 2. c. 44
Territorial extent	England and Wales; Scotland;
Dates
Royal assent	25 June 1751
Commencement	17 January 1751
Other legislation
Amended by	Justices Protection Act 1848; Statute Law Revision Act 1948;
Status: Amended
Text of the Constables Protection Act 1750 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

The Constables Protection Act 1750 (24 Geo. 2. c. 44) is an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain that gives "constables ... and other officers" protection from being sued for carrying out the orders of a justice of the peace.

Justices themselves have immunity from being sued for their own actions under sections 31 to 33 of the Courts Act 2003,[2] except if they have acted outside their jurisdiction and in bad faith.

References

The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896.
Text of the legislation - Section 31-33 of the 2003 act as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

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[1] The citation of this Act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896.

[2] Text of the legislation - Section 31-33 of the 2003 act as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.