Justification and Excuse

Question 1

Define “Protected from criminal responsibility”

Answer 1

“Protected from criminal responsibility” means the person is not guilty of an offence but civil liability may still arise.

Question 1

Define ‘justified’ in relation to any person:

Answer 1

“Justified” means that the person is not guilty of an offence and is not liable civilly.

Question 2

Define Section 21 – Children Under 10

Answer 2

No person shall be convicted of an offence by reason of any act don or omitted by him when under the age of 10 years.