Straw to change self-defence laws – BBC News

Posted December 20th, 2007 in news, self-defence by sally

“The self-defence laws are to be tightened to give people more confidence if they tackle criminals, the government has said.”

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BBC News, 19th December 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Straw promises greater legal protection for ‘have-a-go-heroes’ – The Independent

Posted September 27th, 2007 in news, self-defence by sally

“Greater protection from prosecution will be offered to “have-a-go heroes” under plans to strengthen the law on self-defence to be announced today.”

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The Independent, 27th September 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk