Act of Parliament | |
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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. |
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Citation | 24 Geo. 2. c. 44 |
Territorial extent | United Kingdom |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 25 June 1751 |
Commencement | 17 January 1751 [b] |
Other legislation | |
Amended by | |
Status: Amended | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Revised text of statute as 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. 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, [1] except if they have acted outside their jurisdiction and in bad faith.