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Written question asked by Rupert Lowe (Independent (affiliation)) on Monday, 9 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 2025. It was answered by Alex Davies-Jones (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Burglary: Self-defence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department plans to review the adequacy of legal protections available to homeowners who use force in self-defence against intruders.

Answer

The Ministry of Justice currently has no plans to review or reform the law regarding householders and the use of force against intruders in self-defence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
58411
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Burglary Self-defence
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk