Top court to clarify self-defense

Interpretation is expected to define justifiability, protect good Samaritans

Judicial professionals gave a thumbs-up after China's top court said it is preparing to interpret when self-defense should be considered excessive, calling the move a driving force to ending controversies in legal practice.

On Tuesday, the Supreme People's Court announced that it would further define justifiable self-defense and clarify the situations in which defense should be considered excessive. It will also consider what penalties offenders should face and provide a judicial interpretation.