Direct Response Security Survey: What Do You Think 'Reasonable Force' Should Constitute?

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1. In England and Wales, anyone can use "reasonable" force to protect themselves or others, or to carry out an arrest or to prevent crime. Do you understand what constitutes “reasonable force”?

In England and Wales, anyone can use "reasonable" force to protect themselves or others, or to carry out an arrest or to prevent crime. Do you understand what constitutes “reasonable force”?   Yes No Don't know

2. Do you think people should be allowed to use greater force to protect themselves without running the risk of being prosecuted if they injure an intruder?

Do you think people should be allowed to use greater force to protect themselves without running the risk of being prosecuted if they injure an intruder?   Yes No Don't know

3. Do you think the law should allow the use of lethal force in situations where someone has broken in and the householder can prove that extreme violence was the only means of defending themselves and their property from attack?

Do you think the law should allow the use of lethal force in situations where someone has broken in and the householder can prove that extreme violence was the only means of defending themselves and their property from attack?   Yes No Don't know

4. Do you think that householders should be allowed to use force in situations where they could in fact safely retreat - but choose not to because they want to defend their home?

Do you think that householders should be allowed to use force in situations where they could in fact safely retreat - but choose not to because they want to defend their home?   Yes No Don't know

5. Which age range are you in?

Which age range are you in?   Under 21 22-30 31-40 41–50 51–60 61–70 Over 70

6. What sex are you?

What sex are you?   Male Female