Criminal Code of Canada Section 25(4) and 35 Quiz

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What is the classification of the offense for hindering a person making the 'proclamation'?

Hybrid - imprisonment not more than 2 years

Hybrid - imprisonment not more than 10 years

Indictable - liable to imprisonment for life (correct)

Summary conviction offense

Where must a riot occur according to the Criminal Code?

Anywhere (correct)

In public places only

In a designated riot zone

Under specific government buildings

What is the maximum penalty for wearing a mask or disguise to conceal identity while taking part in a riot?

Hybrid - imprisonment not more than 2 years

Indictable - imprisonment not more than 10 years (correct)

Hybrid - imprisonment not more than 5 years

Summary conviction offense

What is the classification for the offense of 'taking part in a riot'?

Hybrid - imprisonment not more than 2 years Signup and view all the answers

Who is authorized to read the riot proclamation?

Any peace officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification for the offense of 'being a member of an unlawful assembly'?

Summary conviction offense Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 25(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada, a peace officer is justified in using force intended to cause death or grievous bodily harm if the officer believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary for:

Self-preservation or preservation of anyone under the officer's protection from death or grievous bodily harm Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 34 of the Criminal Code of Canada, a person is justified in using force to prevent the commission of an offense if the offense would likely cause:

Immediate and serious injury to a person or property Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 27 of the Criminal Code of Canada, a person is justified in using reasonable force to prevent the commission of an offense if:

The person committing the offense could be arrested without a warrant, and the offense would likely cause immediate and serious injury Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Criminal Code of Canada addresses the use of force on board an aircraft?

Section 27.1 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Criminal Code of Canada, the use of force on board an aircraft is permitted under which circumstances?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 34 of the Criminal Code of Canada, the force used to prevent the commission of an offense must be:

Reasonable in the circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Soft Physical Control?

To distract in order to apply a control technique Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a Hard Physical Control method?

Empty hand strikes like punches Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Intermediate Weapons?

Not intended to cause serious bodily injury or death Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following falls under the category of Lethal Force?

Weapon or techniques likely to cause serious harm or death Signup and view all the answers

In the context of physical control, what is the main purpose of Lethal Force?

To cause serious bodily harm or death Signup and view all the answers

According to section 7(8), when is an aircraft considered to be 'in flight'?

From the time all external doors are closed after embarkation until the later of: any door opening for disembarkation, or control being restored after a forced landing Signup and view all the answers

Under section 27.1(1), what must a person on an aircraft believe on reasonable grounds for the use of force to be justified?

That an offense will be committed that would cause immediate and serious injury to the aircraft or persons/property onboard Signup and view all the answers

To which aircraft does section 27.1 apply?

Any aircraft in flight in Canadian airspace and any aircraft registered in Canada in flight outside Canadian airspace Signup and view all the answers

What type of force is justified under section 27.1(1)?

As much force as is reasonably necessary to prevent the offense Signup and view all the answers

In the case of a forced landing where the operator loses control, when does the aircraft stop being considered 'in flight' under section 7(8)?

When control is restored to the operator Signup and view all the answers

If a person uses force on an aircraft to prevent a suspected offense, but their belief was not reasonable, would they still be legally justified under section 27.1(1)?

No, their belief must be objectively reasonable Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the Criminal Code makes it a crime for a police officer to neglect or intentionally ignore a riot that is taking place within his/her jurisdiction?

There is no such specific section in the Criminal Code Signup and view all the answers

The riot proclamation must be read in its entirety and verbatim for the police to act against rioters or any other person who has assembled at that place in an unlawful manner.

False, it just needs to get the message across Signup and view all the answers

Where in the Criminal Code will you find the riot proclamation?

Section 67 Signup and view all the answers

What federal law provides Canada with the legal authority to hand over persons located in Canada, to another country if the person is wanted for an offense in the other country?

The Extradition Act Signup and view all the answers

A police officer shall not draw a handgun, point a firearm, or discharge a firearm unless...

They believe it is necessary to prevent loss of life or serious bodily harm Signup and view all the answers

Ontario's police officers are not permitted to use force on a person or carry a firearm unless they have successfully completed a training course on either of those subjects during the previous ___.

1 year Signup and view all the answers

What is the federal statute that deals with national security concerns, as well as threats of espionage by foreign powers and terrorist groups?

Security of Information Act Signup and view all the answers

For a police officer to use force, they must have an _ belief that _ grounds actually exist to use force.

reasonable, probable Signup and view all the answers

Which portion of the "Two Limb Test" asks whether a reasonable person would have believed that reasonable grounds existed (to use force) if they'd been in the same situation as the police officer?

The objective limb Signup and view all the answers

What does Section 146 of the Provincial Offences Act authorize police officers to do?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

True or False: For a police officer to use force, they must have an honest belief that reasonable grounds actually exist to use force.

True Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 27.1(1) of the Criminal Code, a person on an aircraft is justified in using force to prevent the commission of an offense if they ___ on reasonable grounds that the offense would likely endanger the safety of the aircraft or of any person on board the aircraft.

believe Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Soft Physical Control from Hard Physical Control?

The likelihood of causing serious injury Signup and view all the answers

Which technique falls under the category of Intermediate Weapons?

Bean Bag gun Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a control technique associated with Lethal Force?

Intended to cause harm or death Signup and view all the answers

Which weapon is typically categorized as Hard Physical Control?

ARWEN Signup and view all the answers

In the context of physical control options, which method is least likely to result in serious injury?

Open hand strikes Signup and view all the answers

Where can one find the provision in the Criminal Code regarding the offense of a police officer neglecting or intentionally ignoring a riot within their jurisdiction?

Section 120 Signup and view all the answers

Which federal law grants Canada the authority to extradite individuals wanted for offenses in other countries?

Extradition Act Signup and view all the answers

In what situation are Ontario's police officers permitted to use force or carry a firearm without recent training on those subjects?

If they believe it is necessary to prevent loss of life or serious bodily harm Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may a police officer draw, point, or discharge a firearm according to regulations found in COPSA?

If they believe it is necessary to prevent loss of life or serious bodily harm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary requirement for a police officer to act against rioters or unlawful assemblies after reading the riot proclamation?

Conveying the message accurately Signup and view all the answers

What section of the Criminal Code deals with the offense of hindering an individual making the riot proclamation?

Section 34 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a 'Relational Approach' to policing?

To build rapport and trust, increasing the likelihood of a cooperative interaction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a form of 'Active Resistance'?

Pulling away to prevent or escape control Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when determining if a use of force response is 'Risk Effective'?

Whether the response is likely to be successful in achieving the lawful objective Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of 'Intermediate Weapons'?

Conducted Energy Weapons (e.g. Tasers) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using 'Hard Physical Control' techniques?

To gain control of a non-compliant subject through the application of pain Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstance would the use of 'Lethal Force' be justified?

To protect the officer or others from the threat of serious bodily harm or death Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Ontario Public-Police Interactions Training Aid?

To help officers and the public understand how and why an officer may respond with force Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the guiding principles outlined in the text?