AQA A2 Law Unit 3 - Defences - Self defence and the prevention of crime

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1. What does the case of Martin (Anthony Edward) 2001 outline?

  • Self defence (of property) and the prevention of crime (stealing)
  • Self defence of himself
  • Prevention of crime on his property
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2. What is outlined in the case of Gladstone Williams (1987)

  • Prevention of crime, the defendant genuinely believed that the youth was at harm
  • Prevention of crime, the defendant believed that the elderly lady was at harm
  • Self defence, the victim believed they were under attack at the time the force was used

3. What must the prosecution prove that the defendant was...?

  • Not acting to defend themselves, Not acting to defend property or prevent crime and that they used necessary force
  • That the defendant was not defending himself or his property at the time of the incident
  • That he used over the level of reasonable force

4. What type of defence is self defence?

  • Private
  • Public
  • Depends on circumstances

5. Who decides whether the use of force was reasonable?

  • Defendant
  • Victim
  • Jury
  • Judge

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