SCHEDULE 2THE CONSTITUTION OF PITCAIRN

PART 2FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF THE INDIVIDUAL

Right to life2

1

Everyone’s right to life shall be protected by law.

2

Deprivation of life shall not be regarded as inflicted in contravention of this section 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.