An elderly farmer in rural NSW shot an intruder who attacked him and his wife—leading to a gripping legal debate over self-defense. While the law allows for self-defense based on subjective belief, it demands objective reasonableness in response. Recent cases show that excessive force—even in defense of life—can lead to manslaughter, not murder, especially when property is the primary motive. The system seeks to protect personal safety without condoning disproportionate violence.
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