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Constables Protection Act 1750

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Citation
  
24 Geo. 2 c. 44

Constables Protection Act 1750

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.

Territorial extent
  
England and Wales Scotland

Repealed by
  
Justices Protection Act 1848

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 31-33 of the Courts Act 2003, except if they have acted outside their jurisdiction and in bad faith.

References

Constables Protection Act 1750 Wikipedia