'Self-defence - national proceedings' in document 'Kenya - Penal Code'

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RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART I – GENERAL PROVISIONS

Chapter IV— – General rules as to Criminal responsibility

17.Subject to any express provisions in this Code or any other law in operation in Kenya, criminal responsibility for the use of force in the defence of person or property shall be determined according to the principles of English Common Law .