Two questions then, if I straight up “defend” myself after someone has slapped me as my knee jerk reaction, what would suffice as defence? Cuz I could kick them hard to keep them away. They might bleed, but that’d keep them away if they’re smart.
Another question: So if they can file a private complaint in court, why can’t the OP? Or can they do it as well? In which case, I’d rather drag them to court than to get my hands dirty, given that the system works and I don’t have to pay people to get justice.