Criminal Law (Home Defence) Bill 2006

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would give householders stronger protection when using force against an intruder or trespasser in their home. It would generally presume defensive force reasonable, remove any duty to retreat, protect householders from civil claims, and require juries to consider the circumstances and limited time available; it would not provide a defence to murder or other unlawful killing.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to establish a presumption that force used against an intruder is reasonable, to relieve householders of any civil liability to an intruder, to amend the Non-fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 and to provide for related matters

Last updated 20 September 2018