Use of force in self defence at the place of residence – Ministry of Justice
“This circular describes the intended purpose of changes to the law on the use of force in self defence in the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 and the Crime and Courts Bill and outlines the arrangements for their commencement.”
Ministry of defence, 29th April 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice