Allow castle doctrine in the uk
We need clear guidelines with clear rights to allow homeowners to protect themselves without punishment
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
- 03 APR 2025Petition rejectedalready-happening
It is already a defence to use reasonable force to defend yourself or property: https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/glossary/self-defence
- 25 FEB 2025Petition created
Background
Violent crimes are becoming more common. People are breaking into properties with knifes machetes even guns. Homeowners need to be able to protect themselves without fear of punishment when a violent attack or intrusion is happening.