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general defence

Last modified: Thu Feb 23 16:37:37 2006

If it is clear that the accused carried out the act charged, and with requisite MensRea, he may still not necessarily be culpable (see: CriminalCulpability) because he has a defence. General defences are those which apply to all, or most, offences; some offences allow for a SpecialDefence as well. Examples of general defences include:

• Self-defence
• protection of people or property
• coercion
• Duress

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