Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Defences – Self-Defence Not Available Where Deceased Was Not the Aggressor

Area of law: CRIMINAL LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Self-defence requires that the accused was the victim of an unprovoked attack. The accused cannot claim self-defence if he was the aggressor. The principle applies to all criminal cases. The burden is on the accused to raise the defence. The court must consider whether the…

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