PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Self-defence (1 June 2020)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to extend legal protections for people that use force to defend themselves or others in self-defence.
Asked by:
Sir John Hayes (Conservative)
Asked by:
Sir John Hayes (Conservative)
Answer
The Government believes that the law on the use of reasonable force for self-defence, defence of another, defence of property or the prevention of crime is fit for purpose.
Answered by:
Alex Chalk (Conservative)
10 June 2020
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