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    The UK Law on Self-Defence
    The UK Law on Self-Defence
    The UK Law on Self-Defence
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    The UK Law on Self-Defence

    By Tom Hill

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    This fantastic ebook by self-defence expert Tom Hill attempts to interpret the UK Law on self defence. What legal options are presented to an individual who fears for their own safety? What is reasonable force? Can you use a weapon? All these subjects and more are discussed in this revealing and informative guide.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAUK Authors
    Release dateFeb 6, 2012
    ISBN9781781660393
    The UK Law on Self-Defence

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      The UK Law on Self-Defence - Tom Hill

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      Introduction

      This work is a fairly dry, if interesting attempt to outline the UK Law on self defence. I could have included many anecdotes and real life situations to add some sensationalism but have instead tried to stick to the facts and letter of the Law as it stands and how the Police are instructed to interpret that Law.

      You will obviously draw your own conclusions on this.

      It will hopefully be of use to the many Martial Artists and Security personnel of this country. However, every citizen should have an idea of what is permissible regarding self defence and the various implications of their actions.

      If you think the Police will protect you so that you do not need self defence or knowledge of the Law, you are sadly mistaken in this belief. For a start they will probably not get there in time. Secondly they will more than likely arrest you simply for being inadvertently involved. Thirdly, it is your responsibility as a citizen to have an understanding of the

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