Rejected petition Petition to start a Parliamentary Discussion about Self Defence in and out of the home

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We would like parliament to debate self defence laws. At the moment, 'reasonable force' needs clarification, and the use of certain weapons for self defence in the home and outside of the home to deter crime and protect victims needs to be discussed.

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Date submitted 4 August 2012
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