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(1) JAMES ASHLEY (JUNIOR) (2) JAMES ASHLEY (SENIOR) v CHIEF CONSTABLE OF SUSSEX (2006)

PUBLISHED July 27, 2006
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A defendant could rely on self-defence to a claim for damages for assault and battery if he showed that he mistakenly but reasonably and honestly thought that it was necessary to defend himself against attack or an imminent risk of attack, and that the force he used was reasonable.

[2006] EWCA Civ 1085

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