Law - Defenses

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  • Created on: 12-10-21 18:34
To protect themselves, another or property
Common law
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To prevent a crime
S(3)1 Criminal Law Act 1967
2 of 5
Legal test
-was the use of force necessary
-was the force used reasonably in the circumstances
3 of 5
The use of force is not justified if it is not necessary
Hussain and another
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If the D uses self defense in error, but had an honest belief there was a threat, the defense is available
Williams
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Card 2

Front

To prevent a crime

Back

S(3)1 Criminal Law Act 1967

Card 3

Front

Legal test

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

The use of force is not justified if it is not necessary

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

If the D uses self defense in error, but had an honest belief there was a threat, the defense is available

Back

Preview of the front of card 5

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