I was pleased to heart that the Lord Chief Justice freed Mr Munir Hussain from prison. This man was the Father who was imprisoned for fighting and attacking an armed robber who was in his home - threatening his wife and children with a knife
Astonishingly, Mr Hussain was imprisoned for over use of force against the man (who had a string of previous convictions). Yesterday, he was freed on appeal, with the Judge stating that Mr Hussain had been "provoked beyond endurance".
Far too long, in many cases like this, it seems that the Justice system has given more rights to the criminal over the victim. Now, the Lord Chief Justice has redressed the balance.
I am glad that Conservative Policy, as announced recently by Conservative Home Affairs Spokesman Chris Grayling MP, has indicated that those who defend themselves in their homes against criminals will be less liable for prosecution.
P.S The criminal who attacked Mr Hussain and his family remains free.
