[NEWwoman]

Gun issue aside, aren't Britians in great peril from prosecution of the government if they attempt to defend themselves from criminals, period?

Criminals prey on the weak and helpless and the British government is a genious in ensuring everyone is weak and helpless.

[cynicom]

That is what is causing the rise. Homeowners are becoming criminals by resisting home intrusions etc. They should know by now that they must not resist.

[bert]

TheThe article is very curious. It did not say Britan, it said England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland are apparently omitted.

one wonders why Scotland was omitted? Could it be to reduce the statistic /100,000?