Thesis deals with the institute of the necessary defence in the
Czech Republic, Germany and the USA. It examines the conception
of the institute in selected countries, both from the
perspective of theoretical background as well as particular
legislation accompanied by relevant judicial decisions. Special
attention is also paid to legal regulation of weapons in
relation to this institute. Comparative chapter as the main
focus of this thesis compares different elements of conception
of the necessary defence in each country, highlights their
strengths and weaknesses, and finally outlines de lege ferenda
deliberation which might inspire Czech legislators.