Householders who confront burglars are to be given greater rights to defend their families and homes. The justice secretary, Kenneth Clarke, is looking at increasing legal protection for people who use force to fight off intruders. Clarke will also examine the idea of increased legal protection for have-a-go heroes and passersby willing to apprehend criminals. However, the plan has brought warnings from senior police officers, who believe a change in the law could promote vigilantism and could also be exploited to provide excuses for those involved in assault cases. The central issue on any proposed change to the law is likely to focus on the use of proportionate force.
I agree with Kenneth Clarke that people should get better legal protection when they use force to fight off intruders. What else are you supposed to do, ask the intruders kindly to leave your house or should we just stand by and tell the intruders what else they are allowed to take with them on their way out. I understand the concern of the police officers, but I guess it is up to them to decide what really went down, they are after all paid to investigate these sort of things. I agree with Kenneth Clarke, let them make this change in the law.
Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2010/jun/06/householders-rights-laws-intruders-burglars
I agree with Kenneth Clarke that people should get better legal protection when they use force to fight off intruders. What else are you supposed to do, ask the intruders kindly to leave your house or should we just stand by and tell the intruders what else they are allowed to take with them on their way out. I understand the concern of the police officers, but I guess it is up to them to decide what really went down, they are after all paid to investigate these sort of things. I agree with Kenneth Clarke, let them make this change in the law.
Link: http://www.guardian.co.uk/law/2010/jun/06/householders-rights-laws-intruders-burglars
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