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An authorised employee of an authority who was on duty was permitted to do anything which he "reasonably believes" to protect life and/or property. This includes the power to break into premises or vehicles, move vehicles without the owner's consent, interfere with the free movement of traffic and to
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An authority had a duty to co-operate (voluntarily or as directed by the
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