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by Anonymous on February 1st, 2009
Depends on the country. I know that here in Australia, you are legally allowed to defend yourself or another person by utilizing the minimum amount of force to overcome the force that the attacker is employing. That is to say, if someone hits you, you can hit back. However, If you cause Grievous bodily harm, you have to make a case that you had reason to fear for your life or fear that the attacker was going to cause GBH, as this is otherwise deemed excessive use of force. There is, as far as i am aware, no law that allows you to kill someone, once that happens, it's up to a jury.
Source: section 271-273 of the Australian Criminal Code
who the hell do you think you are, walking im my room making it a mess?
by former member151654646 on February 25th, 2011
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What do you do when trouble keeps on knocking down your door?
by Marisa on June 5th, 2011
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If you do not keep a gun in your house, do you have anything else that you keep around specifically for use as a weapon?
by June on June 22nd, 2011
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Do you think it is ever okay to take the law in your own hands if you feel that justice has not been served?
by TattooMama on May 20th, 2011
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If sent on the first misson to Mars and could take only one weapon, what would it be?
by Judge Dreed on April 5th, 2011
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