PrincipleCRIMINAL LAW — Defences — Self-Defence — When Defence of Self-Defence Is Not Available
- Area of law
- CRIMINAL LAW
- Court
- Supreme Court
Self-defence may be unavailable where evidence shows conspiracy to murder or where the accused's own account contradicts the defence. Running away by one participant indicates absence of necessity for self-defence. The principle applies to criminal law defences. Damning admissions in extra-judicial statements can negate self-defence.…
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