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Criminal Law (Amendment) (Protection of Property) Bill

My hon. Friend talks about the householder being unclear about whether someone is a trespasser. One of the arguments for the Bill that is being pressed by members of Her Majesty’s official Opposition is the fact that it would reduce the number of burglaries committed, because possible burglars would be scared off and deterred by the draconian powers open to a householder. However, would not a possible burglar also be confused about the position? Any chance of the Bill deterring burglars would be limited by their confusion about the powers of the householder.