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50: Provocation defined
or “This law explained what could make someone really angry or upset before they did something wrong.”
You could also call this:

“You can protect someone else from being hurt if they can't protect themselves.”

The law used to have a section called ‘Defence of person under protection’. This section was part of the rules about defending against assault. However, this part of the law no longer exists. It was removed on 1 January 1981. This means that the rules that were once in this section are no longer part of the current law.

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Next up: 52: Defence of movable property against trespasser

or “You can use reasonable force to protect or get back your things from someone who shouldn't have them, as long as you don't hurt them.”
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Part 3 Matters of justification or excuse
Defence against assault

51Defence of person under protection (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 51: repealed, on , by section 2(1) of the Crimes Amendment Act 1980 (1980 No 63).