High Court · [2010] ZMHC 96 · 31 December 2010

People v Simwanza (HK 90 of 2011) [2010] ZMHC 96 (31 December 2010)

Self-defence accepted where a guard lawfully fired to repel an advancing mob; accused acquitted of murder. Flynote Criminal law — Murder (Section 200 Penal Code) — Self-defence (Section 17 Penal Code) — Necessity, imminence and proportionality of force — Retreat/disengagement — Use of firearm to repel mob Read full summary

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