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Self-Defense LawUnited Kingdom

UK Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, Section 76

Summary

Clarifies the common law defense of self-defense, emphasizing that a person is judged based on the circumstances as they honestly believed them to be.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to use reasonable force to protect yourself, another person, or property.
  • 02.
    Right to be judged based on your honest (even if mistaken) belief about a threat.
  • 03.
    Enhanced protection for 'householders' against intruders.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Prosecution for 'Grossly Disproportionate Force' if the reaction exceeds what is reasonable.
  • 02.
    Criminal conviction for assault if force was used for revenge rather than defense.

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