Schoolteacher Mr. Lane argues that, in the place of a parent, he is justified in using force by way of correction toward a pupil, if the force does not exceed what is reasonable under the circumstances. Which section of the Criminal Code is Mr. Lane citing?

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Section 43 of the Criminal Code is often cited in contexts involving the use of corrective force by teachers or parents, as it provides a legal justification for using reasonable force for the purpose of correction.