McDowell promises to strengthen home-defence legislation

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has said he intends to bring in new laws giving homeowners more rights to use force against trespassers and intruders.

McDowell promises to strengthen home-defence legislation
Fri, 15 Dec, 2006 - 12:03
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Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has said he intends to bring in new laws giving homeowners more rights to use force against trespassers and intruders.

The move follows the acquittal of Mayo farmer Padraig Nally on manslaughter charges yesterday.

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