I am sceptical that this formulation of self-defence is comprehensive and inclusive of general principles of law as understood by the major legal systems of the world. Seehere. It is more likely an expression of black letter law from the British common law system. In any event, under most ...
Having worked in law enforcement, Mike will tell you there's an important pattern with attack crimes you need to know. There's usually a crime scene “A” AND a crime scene “B”. Let me explain. Where the attack starts isn't always where it ends.If an attacker has a plan for you...
Learning self-defence can provide a range of benefits, both physical and mental. On a physical level, self-defence training can help to build strength, stamina and coordination. It can also teach people how to better protect themselves in the event of an attack. On a mental level, self-def...
“what will you do if somebody attacks you”. To some extent this is true, particularly in those countries where owning a gun or carrying a concealed gun is allowed. Nonetheless, you can’t carry a gun everywhere and in many countries like the UK, Australia and most western Europe ...
The existence of self-control failures is often used to legitimize public policy interventions. The argument is that reducing self-control failures can make people better off, as judged by themselves. However, there is only scarce evidence on the frequen
Now, for the record, we’re getting more into control & restraint territory here than self-defence so if you’re just reading for personal safety purposes, you can skip this bit as it really isn’t relevant. Still with me? OK.
‘In the post 9/11 world, it is clearly wrong to assert that international law only recognizes a right of self-defence when one state is the victim of an armed attack by another state’. Discuss with particular reference to the use of force by the USA, UK, France and their allies ag...
A state’s right to act in self-defence against ‘imminent’ armed attacks remains an unsettled question of international law. Yet, states persist in justifying military actions on this basis. Absent a common definition of imminence, assessing the legality of these operations is practically impossibl...
Penal Code (UAE Law Number 3 of 1987) covers area of self-defence, it was further added to and fleshed out through the ADJD Criminal Law regulations.
The British Gas complaint - and the Octopus defence British Gas complained that only consumers on a standard variable tariff (SVT) with another supplier would save money. But Octopus said the ads were intended to highlight the potential savings that a significant majority of consumers currently on...