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Petition

Allow castle doctrine in the uk

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We need clear guidelines with clear rights to allow homeowners to protect themselves without punishment
Violent crimes are becoming more common. People are breaking into properties with knifes machetes even guns. Homeowners need to be able to protect themselves without fear of punishment when a violent attack or intrusion is happening.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

It is already a defence to use reasonable force to defend yourself or property:

https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/glossary/self-defence

Timeline

25 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
3 Apr 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Apr 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.