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- Original news
- What concerns does the inclusion of this clause raise for lawyers?
- How would ‘disproportionate force’ be construed? What framework would underpin the concept of ‘grossly disproportionate’?
- Is this proposal addressing a recognised problem? Is the current framework not protecting those who act in self-defence?
- How does this fit with current developments in criminal justice?
- What should lawyers do next?
Article summary
Crime analysis: The Justice Secretary’s proposal to give householders even greater protection from burglars is a very bad and unnecessary idea, says chairman of the Criminal Bar Association Michael Turner QC, of Garden Court Chambers.
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