Explain the legal concept of self-defense and include the four perspectives that shape self-defense laws
What will be an ideal response?
Self-preservation is a basic human right and this underpins the logic used in law to allow for self-defense of crime. Though the Model Penal Code developed a standard definition, most states have variations in the wording of statutes. Essentially there are four perspectives that shape the wording in this legislation. The first is punitive which argues any injury the aggressor suffers is served. The rationale of necessity contends violence is an excuse if there is no choice but to resort to force for self-preservation. A third rationale is the individualist rationale where a citizen is not believed to have to yield any territory to someone seeking to violate their autonomy. Finally, social rationale states self-defense is a justified means to preserving law and order
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