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What a general defence does

What a general defence does

Decision tree showing the main routes from a made-out offence to self-defence, duress by threats, duress of circumstances or necessity, and consent

A general defence is a defence that can apply across more than one offence. If it succeeds, it is usually a complete defence, so the defendant is acquitted even though the offence may otherwise look made out.

General defences Lesson

  1. A Level
  2. /Law
  3. /General defences

Step-by-step lessons on OCR A Level Law General defences. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.

Lessons