Section 419 — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Self-defence—onus of proof

In any criminal proceedings in which the application of this Division is raised, the prosecution has the onus of proving, beyond reasonable doubt, that the person did not carry out the conduct in self-defence.

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Related sections

s 417 — Proof of lawful authority or excuse
s 417A — Proof of exceptions
s 418 — Self-defence—when available
s 420 — Self-defence—not available if death inflicted to protect property or trespass to property
s 421 — Self-defence—excessive force that inflicts death
s 422 — Self-defence—response to lawful conduct

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