2. Defences

Necessity — Quiz

Test your understanding of necessity with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the defense of necessity in criminal law?

Question 2

What is a key difference between duress by threats and duress of circumstances?

Question 3

For the defense of necessity to succeed, the act committed must be done to prevent what?

Question 4

In the context of duress, what type of harm is typically threatened to trigger the defense?

Question 5

Which of the following is a common law requirement for the defense of duress?