5 QUOTES WITH «SELF-DEFENCE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
self-defence.
This arrogance thing... I've had that my whole life. I flip between, 'Oh really? Oh, thank you. Wow. That's amazing' and, 'Yeah! Of course I am.' They're both varying degrees of a self-defence mechanism. It can be from minute to minute that I change.
A people morally and intellectually equal to self-government must also be equal in self-defence.
I would, therefore, say that for no reason whatsoever, except in self-defence, should one think of killing any animal.
But to cut off relations with an aggressor may often invite retaliation by armed action, and this would, in its turn, make necessary some form of collective self-defence by the loyal members of the League.
Legitimate steps of self-defence which Israel takes in its war against Palestinian terror - actions which any sovereign state is obligated to undertake to ensure the security of its citizens - are presented by those who hate Israel as aggressive, Nazi-like steps.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-DEFENCE»
Discover the use of
self-defence in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
self-defence and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
War, Aggression and
Self-
Defence
With many segments having been rewritten to reflect recent State practice, this book remains a wide-ranging and highly readable introduction to the legal issues surrounding war and self-defence.
2
Self-
defence in International Law
"Throughout the work there is a refusal to dogmatize or to state in absolute terms any aspect of the 'privilege' of self-defence in its present context. (...) [Bowett] is to be congratulated on producing a timely and scholarly survey of one ...
3
The Inherent Right of
Self-
Defence in International Law
This book unravels the legal and factual complications that have obscured the answer to this question.
4
The Sherlock Holmes School of
Self-
Defence: The Manly Art of ...
The Sherlock Holmes School of Self-Defence commemorates Barton-Wright's exploits and the fighting techniques of the famous sleuth himself (though Conan-Doyle mischievously spelled it Baristu).
E. W. Barton-Wright, 2013
5
Killing in
Self-
defence
This book is a comprehensive analysis of the criminal defence of self-defence from a philosophical, legal and human rights perspective.
6
Permissible Killing: The
Self-
Defence Justification of Homicide
This is a lucid and sophisticated account of the complex notion of justification, revolving around a critical discussion of recent trends in the law of self-defense.
7
Anticipatory Action in
Self-
Defence: Essence and Limits ...
This book examines whether anticipatory action in self-defence is part of customary international law and, if so, under what conditions.
8
Self-
defence in Criminal Law
Combining a careful philosophical discussion of the rationale justifying self-defence with a discussion of the range of statutory self-defence requirements, this book offers discussions of other relevant issues such as putative self-defense ...
9
Self-
Defence in 30 Seconds
Whether you are a complete novice or an advanced Black Belt, Self-Defence in 30 Seconds will teach you how to empower your body with your most powerful weapon – your mind!
Rob Redenbach, Robert Redenbach, 2012
10
Femininity, Crime and
Self-
Defence in Victorian Literature ...
This book innovatively situates both well-known and more obscure themes within the cultural context of the development of self-defence for ladies during the period from circa 1850 to 1914.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-DEFENCE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
self-defence is used in the context of the following news items.
Sunderland man had baseball bat 'for self-defence'
A man has admitted possession of an offensive weapon, claiming he took a baseball bat to defend himself after his girlfriend told him a group of men were after ... «Sunderland Echo, Jul 15»
Japan's (self) defence forces
This year, Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force commissioned its largest vessel yet - a new helicopter carrier - the JS Izumo. This could potentially embark a ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
Charleston shooting: For every criminal killed in self-defence in the …
The challenge to that argument is that, data shows, guns are rarely used in self-defence in the US — especially relative to the rate at which they're used in ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
Teaching women self-defence still the best way to reduce sexual …
In the debate over how to reduce sexual assault on university campuses, proposing self-defence classes for women is controversial. Women aren't the problem, ... «The Globe and Mail, Jun 15»
Nepal earthquake survivors get self-defence classes after sexual …
Nepalese police officers conduct a self-defence training session for women and children at a shelter for earthquake victims in Kathmandu. Photograph: Prakash ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
Nepal earthquake: Self-defence for quake survivors
The Nepalese police say they are giving self-defence classes to women and children earthquake survivors who are living in temporary shelters in the capital ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
No charges over 'self-defence' stabbing
Charges have not been laid against a man who stabbed a 40-year-old Mount Manganui man in the chest during a confrontation. A coroners report has found ... «New Zealand Herald, Jun 15»
Saudi Shia mobilise self-defence groups
Some within the community have called for the arming of groups, sparking fears that self-defence civilian forces could form the first step towards militias such as ... «Financial Times, May 15»
Bring back self-defence classes for women – it's the feminist thing to …
Hearing that a female kickboxer defeated her attacker makes me wonder why self-defence is so outmoded. It certainly helped me when I needed it most. «The Guardian, May 15»
Japan self-defence laws reform backed by cabinet
Japan has moved closer towards allowing its military to fight abroad with its cabinet approving reforms to its self-defence laws. The reforms will still need to be ... «BBC News, May 15»
