Right to self defense under attack in Victoria opinion
A columnist recalls a Victoria murder trial where a wife killed her estranged husband claiming self defense and was acquitted. The piece argues modern laws chill private defense citing a Montreal case where Saini and Valcha faced charges after defending their store, questioning proportionality and against vigilante labeling. The author urges juries to judge fairly and defend lawful self defense.
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