Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011
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The Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011 is an act of the Oireachtas which clarifies the law around self-defence in the home after the case around the death of John Ward.[3][4] The act explicitly enshrines the castle doctrine into Irish law.[5] It was first used as a defence in 2018.[6]
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Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011 | |
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Oireachtas | |
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Citation | 2011, No. 35 |
Territorial extent | Republic of Ireland |
Signed by | Michael D. Higgins |
Signed | 19 December 2011[1] |
Commenced | 13 January 2012[2][3] |
Amends | |
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 | |
Status: Current legislation |
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