In NSW,a person is permitted to defend themselves inside their home, per the 2001 NSW Crimes Act. However, an amendment made in the early 2000s means a homeowner can only use the trespassing defence if they had injured, not killed the intruder. ... Perception is also key if self-defence...
The Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) provides for a number of defences to liability. This article seeks to add to our understanding of two of these defences: 'self-defence' and 'illegality'. It is argued that although these defences may seem to have relatively little to do with each other...
Self-defence and illegality under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)James Goudkamp