SEP1501
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 150925
Due Date: April 2025
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
A security official may invoke the principle of private defense (also known as self-defense)
when there is an imminent threat of unlawful harm to themselves or another person, provided
that the force used is reasonable and necessary to avert the threat (Snyman, 2014). Under
this principle, the security official must genuinely believe that the harm is immediate or
unavoidable, and there must be no other practical way to prevent the danger. The response
should be proportionate: excessive force that goes beyond what is needed to protect life or
property is not justified (Burchell, 2013).
For example, if a trespasser points a firearm at a security guard with a clear intention to shoot,
and the guard has no avenue of retreat, the guard may take defensive action. This could
involve drawing a weapon and using the minimum level of force required to neutralize the
threat, thereby preventing serious harm.
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Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 150925
Due Date: April 2025
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
A security official may invoke the principle of private defense (also known as self-defense)
when there is an imminent threat of unlawful harm to themselves or another person, provided
that the force used is reasonable and necessary to avert the threat (Snyman, 2014). Under
this principle, the security official must genuinely believe that the harm is immediate or
unavoidable, and there must be no other practical way to prevent the danger. The response
should be proportionate: excessive force that goes beyond what is needed to protect life or
property is not justified (Burchell, 2013).
For example, if a trespasser points a firearm at a security guard with a clear intention to shoot,
and the guard has no avenue of retreat, the guard may take defensive action. This could
involve drawing a weapon and using the minimum level of force required to neutralize the
threat, thereby preventing serious harm.
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
