De la Bastide raises concerns over homeowners using deadly force

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December 3, 2025

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De la Bastide raises concerns over homeowners using deadly force

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Independent Senator Michael Simon Victor de la Bastide has commended the Government for introducing home invasion legislation.

However, he yesterday raised concerns about the provision that allows a homeowner to use deadly force.

De la Bastide was contributing to debate on the Home Invasion (Self-Defence and Defence of Property) Bill, 2025, at yesterday’s sitting of the Senate.

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