Why “Self-defense” is being discussed
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Not sure what you mean, I provided sources and examples for both. More sources: > Mithin kann das Recht auf Notwehr grundsätzlich auch bei einer Beleidigung greifen und nicht et…
by bulbar · Sep 1, 2026
> boss watching over their shoulder all the time Sounds like the root cause to me. It should be illegal to use GNSS to track employees, or anyone really. Jamming is starting to…
by matheusmoreira · Sep 1, 2026
Good luck with your theories. Think twice before punching people, tough guy.
by 15155 · Aug 31, 2026
This is an extremely loaded request that once again shows lacks of familiarity with legal systems. Prosecutor dismissals don't and shouldn't generate published decisions or pres…
by whstl · Aug 31, 2026
Support for the general argument: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notwehr_(Deutschland) > Bereits der Diebstahl mittelwertiger Gegenstände darf nach herrschend…
by bulbar · Aug 30, 2026
> Only when threatened and self-defense has to be proportionate. If someone attacks you with a knife you would not be allowed to defend yourself with a firearm if you had one. N…
by bulbar · Aug 30, 2026
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Self-defense, or self-defence in Commonwealth English, is a countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm. The use of the right of self-defense as a legal justification for the use of force in times of danger is available in many jurisdictions. Self-defense in the context of a home invasion or trespassing is also known as home defense. Read more on Wikipedia