Defence of Property and Reasonable Force.

The case study discusses the appeal of R v Gill, who was convicted of wounding with intent during a police raid at his home. The appellant claimed self-defense, stating he believed the officers entering were involved in criminal activity. The Court of Appeal found the trial judge's directions to the jury were contrary to law and ordered a re-trial, emphasizing the importance of considering the defendant's subjective belief in assessing reasonable force. The case highlights the distinction between householder and non-householder defenses under the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. [Extracted from the article]