If its good enough for the Italians.............

[gerfalcon 13]

Italy approves self-defence law.

 

The Italian parliament has passed legislation allowing people to shoot robbers in self-defence.

The law permits the use of guns and knives by people in homes or workplaces to protect lives or belongings.

The reform was introduced by the Northern League party, a right-wing member of the ruling coalition with a strong anti-crime platform.

 

http://news.bbc.co.u...ope/4645228.stm

 

This happened in 2006. yet we the UK are about to enter 2012 and still we haven't passed a similar law.Why not?

 

The Castle Doctrine has been part of English common law for centenaries.

 

Castle Doctrine designates one's place of residence or work as a place in which one enjoys protection from illegal trespassing and violent attack. It then goes on to give a person the legal right to use reasonable frorce to defend that place, and any other innocent persons legally inside it, from violent attack or an intrusion which may lead to violent attack. This makes the use of a reasonable force which actually results in death defensible under the Castle Doctrine.

Edited November 28, 2011 by gerfalcon

[bunnybasher69 56]

If you had a dog you wouldn't have to have your gun to hand

[gerfalcon 13]

Don't fret. The doberman will be used to hold them still whilst I get the telling shot off.

 

I'll just say the dog gave them a chew once they hit the floor, can't I.

Edited November 28, 2011 by gerfalcon

[gerfalcon 13]

Italian Justice Minister, Roberto Castelli comments have a certain ring of truth about them.

"Today criminals will have more to fear while there will be fewer problems for honest people."