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Conditions to be satisfied for self-defence to avail an accused person

How to determine whether the force used in self-defence is commensurate with the nature of force used or harm caused by the attacker

Nature of self-defence

The essence of self-defence

The legal effect of the defence of self-defence

The nature of force or harm which is justified for self defence

The principle that for self-defence to avail a person, the force used in defending oneself must be reasonably necessary in the circumstances

The right of a person assaulted to strike back

What amounts to extreme necessity to justify acts of self-defence

What an accused person who pleads self-defence must prove

What self-defence entails

When self-defence will avail an accused person

When self-defence would be justified

Whether homicide done in self-defence is justifiable

Whether the nature and kind of implement used affects the plea of self-defence

Whether the question of revenge, or a consideration of the degree or quantum of force used arises in the consideration of self-defence

Whether the trial court must consider the defence of self-defence even where it was not relied on by the accused

Whether there is a limitation on the use of force in self-defence

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