Defences to criminal charges Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is self defence
A
Reasonable force used to protect oneself
2
Q
what is duress
A
Crime committed under threat of serious harm
3
Q
what is automatism
A
Involuntary act (e.g., seizure, sleepwalking)
4
Q
what is provocation
A
Person acted in response to a serious action or statement that was intended to elicit a strong response from them
5
Q
what is mental illness defence
A
May remove criminal responsibility
6
Q
what is necessity defence
A
Crime committed to prevent greater harm
