Amend section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967 and section 3 of the Criminal Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 in relation to the use of force in the prevention of crime or in the defence of persons or property.
House of Commons
22 October 2007
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This bill would change the law about when it is lawful to use force to stop crime or to defend yourself, others, or property. It would amend section 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967 in England and Wales, and the corresponding section in the Criminal Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1967, to update guidance on use of force. The aim is to provide clearer, updated rules for self-defence and defence of property across the UK.
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