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Do householders need greater protection?

Published on: 03 December 2012

Table of contents

  • 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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