What is Self-defence?
'''Self-defence''' means fighting off something or another person to protect yourself and maybe others. Ways of self-defence include [[martial arts]] or using a [[weapon]]. Sometimes, self-defense can cause serious harm to the other person. In most nations, you cannot be [[prosecution|prosecuted]] for this harm. In the United States, an act of self-defence can only count as self-defence if the victim is in a situation that can cause them serious injury or death. In [[international law]] all persons have the right to self-defence.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lincoln.edu/criminaljustice/hr/Civilandpolitical.htm |title=Civil and Political Rights |author=Zoran Milovanovich |website= |publisher=The Lincoln University |accessdate=29 October 2015 |archive-date=26 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026004214/http://www.lincoln.edu/criminaljustice/hr/Civilandpolitical.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> == Defence of others == The law of self-defence is the same when you protect others. Generally, you must have a good reason or belief that you needed to defend yourself in self-defence. However, in many places, if the court decides that the defence may have been too extreme, the person may face criminal and civil charges. == References == {{reflist}} == Other websites == * [http://nononsenseselfdefense.com/ No Nonsense Self Defense - Reliable information for dangerous situations] Articles by Marc MacYoung {{stub}} [[Category:Survival skills]]