Spans in 'Bangladesh - Penal Code' tagged with 'Self-defence'

'Self-defence' in document 'Bangladesh - Penal Code'

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The Relevant Provisions of the Rome Statute

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

THE PENAL CODE, 1860 (ACT NO. XLV OF 1860).

CHAPTER IV- GENERAL EXCEPTIONS

The right of private defence in no case extends to the inflicting of more harm than it is necessary to inflict for the purpose of defence.

RELEVANT ROME STATUTE PROVISIONS

Article 31
Grounds for excluding criminal responsibility
1. In addition to other grounds for excluding criminal responsibility provided for in this Statute, a person shall not be criminally responsible if, at the time of that person's conduct:
(c) The person acts reasonably to defend himself or herself or another person or, in the case of war crimes, property which is essential for the survival of the person or another person or property which is essential for accomplishing a military mission, against an imminent and unlawful use of force in a manner proportionate to the degree of danger to the person or the other person or property protected. The fact that the person was involved in a defensive operation conducted by forces shall not in itself constitute a ground for excluding criminal responsibility under this subparagraph