SEP1501 Assignment 2 Due September 2024

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
(Re-read the instructions listed above for Assignment 02, before you start answering!)

SECTION A

QUESTION 1

Briefly explain when a security official can rely on “private defense”. Provide an
example in support of your answer.

Private Defense
Private defense refers to the legal concept that allows individuals or security officials to
take reasonable actions to protect themselves or others from imminent harm. This
typically includes defensive measures taken when there is a direct threat, provided the
response is proportionate to the threat faced.

According to the study guide, a security official can rely on “private defense” when
faced with an unlawful attack that threatens their life, bodily integrity, property, or the