This, according to Mr Tingle, would swing the weight of the law back behind the householder, instead of the law breaker. Discussion questions 1. Criminal lawyers and academics have criticised media reporting on crime and justice issues as over-emotive and ill informed. Class exercise Outline the current laws in force in NSW to deter home invasion. Debate Violence in the community will be increased if householders have the unrestricted right to use deadly force against home invaders.
Home invasions are a related issue.
At present, NSW law prohibits people owning a gun for the purpose of self-defence. Mr Tingle argues that people should have a right to own a firearm for any legitimate purpose. There is, however, no constitutional right in Australia to bear arms. There is also no common law right to possess firearms. The possession of firearms is conduct regulated by the parliaments of each State and Territory in accordance with the wishes of the people.