§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has to make it easier for individuals to use reasonable force to prevent burglars entering their property or removing items from it. [98490]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeSection 3 of the Criminal Law Act 1967 provides that a person may use such force as is reasonable in the circumstances in the prevention of crime. I have no plans to amend that legislation.