In his dissent, Lord Colville said selfdefence was an avenue for the defence to counter accusations of homicide which must result in acquittal of any crime, &quot; unless the prosecution can satisfy the tribunal of facts that the defendant &apos; s actions, which led to the death, exceed a proportional response, in his own perception of the circumstances, to the threat with which he was faced &quot; (para. 5).
In his dissent, Lord Colville said selfdefence was an avenue for the defence to counter accusations of homicide which must result in acquittal of any crime, &quot; unless the prosecution can satisfy the tribunal of facts that the defendant &apos; s actions, which led to the death, exceed a proportional response, in his own perception of the circumstances, to the threat with which he was faced &quot; (para. 5).