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Opportunity to defend oneself

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

Civic Education SS1 First Term

Week 3

Opportunity to defend oneself

Performance objectives

The student should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of opportunity to defend oneself.

2. Identify the various ways students can defend oneself.

Content

Opportunity to defend oneself

This concept is known as self-defence. It is important for an individual to be given an opportunity to defend themselves in any situation. It is wrong to judge someone without listening to his or her own part of a story.

Importance of opportunity to defend oneself

1. It helps in the settlement of conflicts and disputes.

2. It protects individuals rights of fair hearing.

3. Opportunity to defend oneself prevents injustice in society.

Ways students can defend oneself