The exercise of self defence to cause death: a legal analysis under the Malaysian Penal Code

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The exercise of self defence to cause death: a legal analysis under the Malaysian Penal Code

On December 7, 2015, Mohamad Zulkifli Ismail, 50, allegedly stabbed two men who were trying to rob him at his house in Kampung Labohan, in Kerteh, Terengganu, causing the death of one of the men. Upon the arrest of Zulkifli, he claimed the act was in self-defence. The case was investigated under s 3...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Mohamad Yunus, Mohamad Ismail
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sweet & Maxwell Asia 2016
Subjects:	K Law (General)
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/50713/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/50713/1/Self_Defence_to_Cause_Death_1.pdf

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