Spans in 'Sierra Leone - Constitution' tagged with 'Self-defence

'Self-defence - national proceedings' in document 'Sierra Leone - Constitution'

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The relevant provisions of implementing legislation: [1]
The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

CHAPTER III – THE RECOGNITION AND PROTECTION OF FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND
FREEDOMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL

16. (2) Without prejudice to any liability for a contravention of any other law with respect to the use of force in such cases as are hereinafter mentioned, a person shall not be regarded as having been deprived of his life in contravention of this section if he dies as a result of the use of force to such extent as is reasonably justifiable in the circumstances of the case, that is to say —

a. for the defence of any person from unlawful violence or for the defence of property ; or