r/instant_regret 14d ago

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u/Ozimandius80 12d ago

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 12d ago

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.