The right of private defence of the body commences as soon as a reasonable apprehension of danger to the body arises from an attempt or threat to commit the offence, though the offence may not have been committed; and it continues as long as such apprehension of danger to the body continues.
Section history
Section 102 — Commencement and continuance of the right of private defence of the body
As in force on 12 November 1993.
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- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 12 November 1993 You are here
- 30 November 2008 Revised edition
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
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