Self defence is governed by
S3(1) criminal law act 1967
Hussain and another states
The force is not justified if not necessary
The defendant can mistake if force is necessary
Williams
Cannot rely on self defence is voluntary intoxicated
Ogrady
Can retreat
Bird
Can prepare for an attack
Attorney general reference number 2 of 1983
The D can have the defence available if they are the aggressor
Rashford
Reasonable is to be judged in light of the circumstances and the D beloved then to be
Palmer
S76(6) criminal justice and immigration act 2008
The degree of force is not to be regarded as reasonable if it was disproportionate in the beloved circumstances
Cleg and Martin
The threat had passed