Written Question·Attorney General·UIN 58414
Burglary: Self-defence
Tabled: 9 June 2025
Answered: 16 June 2025
Question
Rupert Lowe
Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth
To ask the Solicitor General, what guidance the Crown Prosecution Service provides to prosecutors when considering whether to charge people who have used force in self-defence within their own home.
Answer
Lucy RigbyCharging decisions in cases regarding householders and the use of force against intruders in England and Wales are made independently by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).Reasonable force may be used by homeowners to protect themselves or others if a cr...
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