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Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

On that occasion, Sir Ian did get it right and I am grateful to my hon. Friend for reminding us of that. I refer the House to the Library research paper on the new offence as it was introduced in the private Member's Bill. It stated:"““The Bill's new test of force which is not grossly disproportionate is likely to be more generous to defendants than the test of reasonable force.””" Therein lies the difference between us. The Government are merely seeking to restate existing law in the belief that somehow that will be of comfort or assistance to people under attack in their own homes. We wish to send the clear and unambiguous signal that the law is on the side of the defendants, and that is why, if we have the opportunity, we wish to press the issue to a Division. The Secretary of State has not delivered on the promise that he made at the Labour party conference, and it is important that the country understands that.