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The Government will not permit individuals to misuse stand-your-ground legislation to commit unlawful acts, says Minister of Legal Affairs Saddam Hosein.
Speaking at the United National Congress’ consultation on the proposed legislation at the Caldrac Recreation Club, Dow Village, California, on Wednesday, Hosein stressed that the law must be balanced to ensure exceptions are in place so that in all cases where deadly force is used, individuals cannot escape justice without scrutiny.
He explained that force cannot be used against someone who has a legitimate right to be on the property.
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