Self-defence—excessive force that inflicts death

In force

(1)

This section applies if—

(a)

the person uses force that involves the infliction of death, and

(b)

the conduct is not a reasonable response in the circumstances as he or she perceives them,

but the person believes the conduct is necessary—

(c)

to defend himself or herself or another person, or

(d)

to prevent or terminate the unlawful deprivation of his or her liberty or the liberty of another person.

(2)

The person is not criminally responsible for murder but, on a trial for murder, the person is to be found guilty of manslaughter if the person is otherwise criminally responsible for manslaughter.

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