Using reasonable force against intruders

You can use reasonable force to protect yourself or others if a crime is taking place inside your home.

This means you can:

• protect yourself 바카라 사이트˜in the heat of the moment바카라 사이트™ - this includes using an object as a weapon
• stop an intruder running off - for example by tackling them to the ground

There바카라 사이트™s no specific definition of 바카라 사이트˜reasonable force바카라 사이트™ - it depends on the circumstances. If you only did what you honestly thought was necessary at the time, this would provide strong evidence that you acted within the law. Read .

You do not have to wait to be attacked before defending yourself in your home.

However, you could be prosecuted if, for example, you:

• carry on attacking the intruder even if you바카라 사이트™re no longer in danger
• pre-plan a trap for someone - rather than involve the police