self defence Flashcards
1
Q
what section is self defence under
A
s3 criminal law act 1967
2
Q
what is self defence
A
person may use such force as in reasonable circumstances in the prevention of crime or assissting in the arresting of offendors
3
Q
what are the three areas for self defence
A
1- neccesity for action
2- s.76 criminal justice and immigration act 2008
3- reasonable force householder cases
4
Q
what are the four points for neccesity of acton
A
1- possibility of retreat
2- imminant threat
3- mistake
4-force against third party
5
Q
case for possibility of retreat
A
r v MCInnes
6
Q
r v mcinnes
A
failure to retreat not conclusive , other factors to consider
7
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