self-defence

Question 1

what type of law is used that allows self defence to be used to defend people

Answer 1

common law

Question 2

what act is self defence held in and what does it state?

Answer 2

Criminal Law Act 1967
can use self defence to prevent crime

Question 3

what are the 3 elements to be discussed for self defence?

Answer 3

1. D must believe that the force is necessary even if they made a mistake
2. D does not need to wait to be attacked if they believe the force is necessary
3. The force must be reasonable in the circumstances

(look at how D saw them, jury decides if force was reasonable

Question 4

what is the case used for…
D must believe force was necessary even if they made a mistake
1

Answer 4

Williams (police, fight)

Question 5

what is the case for…
D does not need to wait to be attacked if they believe the force is necessary
2

Answer 5

A-G REF

Question 6

what is the case (act) for…/
The force must be reasonable in the circumstances
3.1

Answer 6

criminal justice and immigration act 2008

Question 7

what is the case for…
Look at circumstances as D saw them and jury decide if force was reasonable
3.2

Answer 7

hussain