The self defence sections of the CC overlap and conflict a bit, but they do seem to work.
Its important to remember that is the Crown that must disprove at lease one element of the applicable self defence section beyond a reasonable doubt for the defence to fail. So in effect a reverse onus. But the evidence in all of the circumstances has to have an air of reality to it.
The courts also take the view that if your life is in danger you do not have to stop and carefully weigh the exact degree of response warranted.
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