Self-defense
As a self defense (Engl., Self-defense ') is referred to in Criminal Law of England and Wales , a defense (defense plea). Originally it was not regulated by law, but only existed as common law . After s. 3 (1) Criminal Law Act 1967 , a person may use "violence to the extent that it appears reasonable in a given situation to ward off a crime [...]". Since this does not cover the cases in which there is no actus reus or mens rea , self defense from common law comes into play for these constellations .
literature
- Volker Helmert: The definition of a criminal offense in Europe . Duncker & Humblot, Berlin 2011, B. The definition of criminal offenses in England, p. 122-123 .
- Nicola Padfield: Criminal law . 7th edition. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2010, ISBN 978-0-19-958204-4 .
