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Paragraph 2

Deprivation of life shall not be regarded as inflicted in contravention of this Article when it results from the use of force which is no more than absolutely necessary:

(a)

in defence of any person from unlawful violence;

(b)

in order to effect a lawful arrest or to prevent the escape of a person lawfully detained;

(c)

in action lawfully taken for the purpose of quelling a riot or insurrection.