Self Defence - Recent Developments & Evidential Issues Explored

Introduction

Violent offences make up a significant part of a criminal lawyer’s case-load.

Arguably, the most deployed defence in such cases is that of self-defence. This webinar will update you on recent developments and some of the nuances around the defence.

The webinar will take a thorough look at the current case-law and legislation together with consideration of the ‘house-holder’ defence and evidential issues around deploying the defence.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Self-defence generally, who bears the burden?
• Evidential issues and how to deal with them
• The statutory definition of ‘reasonableness’
• Divisional Court & Court of Appeal guidance on the ‘house-holders’ defence
• Defence of another and pre-emptive self-defence
• Self-defence in driving cases - the latest from the Court of Appeal

This webinar was recorded on 28th June 2022