Self defence Flashcards
1
Q
What did BIrd state?
A
Don’t have to retreat as ‘ it wasn’t necessary for her to demonstrate a reluctance to fight’
2
Q
What was said in R v Williams
A
NEED TO TREAT THE FACTS AS D BELIEVED THEM
3
Q
What are the 2 parts of self defence?
A
was the force necessary?
was the force used reasonable?
4
Q
What is reasonable force?
A
the nature and degree of force used, the gravity of crime or evil prevented and relative strengths of parties/ people involved
5
Q
Beckford v R
A
accused of murder but appealed as honest mistaken belief in the need to act in self defence!
