(1) A person shall not be deprived of his life intentionally save
in execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of
treason or murder under any law of which he has been convicted.
(2) A person shall not be regarded as having been deprived of his life in
contravention of subsection (1) if he dies as the result of the use, to such
extent and in such circumstances as are permitted by law, of such force as is
reasonably justifiable-
a) for the defence of any person from violence or for the defence of
property;
b) in order to effect a lawful arrest, or to prevent the escape, or a person
lawfully detained;
c) for the purpose of suppressing a riot, insurrection or mutiny; or
d) in order to prevent the commission by that person of a criminal offence,
or if he dies as the result of a lawful act of war.