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Criminal Law [1950] EACJ 443

Masakhu v Reginam

Masakhu v Reginam (Criminal Appeal No. 485 of 1955) [1950] EACJ 443 (1 January 1950)

Court
East African Court of Justice
Case number
Criminal Appeal No. 485 of 1955
Judge
Bacon, JA, Briggs (Acting Vice-President), Worley, P

The Court of Appeal held that a right to use deadly force against a violent felony does not extend to a situation where the attempted rape had already ceased.

  • Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Provocation
  • Private Defence
  • Violent Felony
  • Misdirection
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