ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Right of self-defense

Alright kiddo, let me explain what the right of self-defense means.

Imagine you’re playing with your favorite toy, and someone comes up and tries to take it away from you. You have the right to defend yourself and your toy. That means you can try to keep your toy and protect yourself so that no one takes it away from you.

The same thing applies to grown-ups too. If someone tries to hurt them or take something away from them, they have the right to defend themselves. The right of self-defense is a law that lets people protect themselves from harm or danger.

Of course, there are some rules that come with self-defense. For example, you can only use as much force as necessary to defend yourself. You can’t use more force than needed to protect yourself or your things.

Basically, the right of self-defense gives you the right to protect yourself if someone tries to harm you or take something away from you. Just remember, if you ever need to defend yourself, it’s always best to try to talk things out and avoid hurting anyone if you can.