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Do householders need greater protection?

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Published on: 03 December 2012

Published by a LexisNexis Corporate Crime expert

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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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