Section 3(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967 states :
Obviously " prevention of crime " covers a wide range, but this may include
1. Defence of yourself
2. Defence of another
3. Defence of property
What is considered reasonable depends on the circumstances and is, ultimately,
a matter for a jury to decide.
That is, if you have been slapped, it would be
unreasonable to defend yourself with a knife.
If you use more force than is
reasonable in the circumstances, you could be prosecuted.
" .... a person may use reasonable force in the prevention of crime ..."
1. Defence of yourself
2. Defence of another
3. Defence of property
What is considered reasonable depends on the circumstances and is, ultimately,
a matter for a jury to decide.
That is, if you have been slapped, it would be
unreasonable to defend yourself with a knife.
If you use more force than is
reasonable in the circumstances, you could be prosecuted.
G.Alpha
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