Subsection (1) of s. 25 of the Criminal Code states that any individual, including a peace (police) officer, can use "as much force as necessary" in the "administration of the law" if they act "on reasonable grounds."

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Section 25(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada does indeed provide that individuals, including peace officers, are justified in using as much force as is necessary for the execution of their duties, provided they act on reasonable grounds. This section is designed to offer legal protection for actions taken in the course of law enforcement or the administration of justice, as long as those actions are based on reasonable belief and necessity.

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