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'Self-defence - national proceedings' in document 'Malawi - Penal code'

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

RELEVANT SECTIONS OF THE IMPLEMENTING LEGISLATION

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER IV
GENERAL RULES AS TO CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY

17. Defence of person or property

Subject to any express provisions in this Code or any other law in operation in Malawi, 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.