Criminal Law - Murder - Plea of self-defence - use· of excessive force - Accused honestly and reasonably believed he was defending himself - Whether conviction of murder or manslaughter.
Criminal Law - Murder - Plea of self-defence - Use of excessive force - Accused honestly and reasonably believed he was defending himself - Test of honest and reasonable belief - subjective.
Evidence - Onus of proof - Excessive and lethal use of force - Onus rests throughout on the· prosecution.
Police Force Ordinance - Application to peoples' militia.