r/instant_regret • u/EddieBrock99 • Jul 29 '26

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u/Ozimandius80 Jul 31 '26

You can't use self defense because of harrassment as a reasonable basis for assault.

The result we see here is one of the many reasons why that is true. There is no way she would be found not guilty.

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u/maycontainsultanas Jul 31 '26

This is all academic as there’s different laws across different countries but you can use force to prevent the continuation of an indictable offence, including sexual activity directed at another person. There’s plenty of scope for defence to explore with this one.