AFTER a review the Home Secretary Charles Clark has decided not to give householders any additional legal protection when defending their property.
This means that every time a person defends their property they will be dragged in front of a judge and jury to decide if the force used was reasonable in the circumstances.
This is nothing less than a green light to burglars to carry on with their activities and clearly shows that the Government is on the side of the burglars and not the victims.
Farmer Tony Martin was actually found guilty of murder and sent to prison for trying to protect his home against burglars.
STEVE HALDEN
Park North
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