Case link: Self-defence – mistaken belief – Beckford v The Queen [1987] UKPC 1

“On 28 March 1985 the appellant was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. On 10 October 1985 the Court of Appeal of Jamaica dismissed his appeal against conviction, and gave leave to appeal, certifying the following question as being of exceptional public importance:
‘1.(a) Must the test to be applied for [...]

Case link: Self-defence – lawful object – Attorney-General’s Reference No 2 of 1983 [1984] EWCA Crim 1

“The question referred by Her Majesty’s Attorney General to this Court for consideration is as follows: “Whether the defence of self-defence is available to a defendant charged with offences under section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883 and section 6k of the Offences Against the Person Act l86l”
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Lecture presentation: Self-defence and prevention of crime

This recorded lecture presentation covers the defences of self-defence, defence of others, defence of property and prevention of crime. Topics include: mistakes and self-defence including drunken mistakes and mistakes as to the level of danger; the meaning of ‘reasonable force’ and the role of judge and jury; pre-emptive strikes; ’self-induced’ self-defence; defence against non-criminal acts; [...]