self defence Flashcards
1
Q
r v bird
A
pre-emptive strikes can be considered self defense
2
Q
r v rashford
A
even the original agressor can use self defense
3
Q
r v clegg
A
was the force used proportional to the threat
4
Q
Subjective test:
A
Was any degree of force reasonable
5
Q
Objective test
A
Was the degree of force used appropriate
6
Q
R v martin
A
The degree of force was not reasonable
7
Q
R v Williams
A
Judge based the fact on what the defendant believed even if they’re unreasonable
8
Q
R v ray
A
In a householder case a person will only fail on the defence or self defence if their actions were grossly disproportionate
