This 'blatter a burglar' charter that the Tories plan to unfold...

[sandyRoe]

What happens if the burglar who picks your house is a giant who's high on drugs?
Could people somehow make their homes more attractive to puny thieves?

[gingejbee]

Is "blatter" a Scots word?

[joggerjayne]

Doesn't he run FIFA?

[Hopkirk]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think it will be compulsory to physically attack an intruder.

[sandyRoe]

It's an Ulster-Scots word.

[jake-the-peg]

It's a PR stunt.

The justice minister was pressed for an example today on the radio

He said if you kocked a burgler unconcious and then stabbed him lying there on the floor it would be illegal but if you lashed out in self defense it would not be


Well I think you'll find that's the situation right now

[mccfluff]

how do you blatter?, does it involve pancake mix?

[murraymints]

if an intruder comes in uninvited...I say...bash him..before he bashes you !

[tonyav]

So do I, minty.

[murraymints]

hi Tone..how are the goats !

[tonyav]

LOL, hi ya minty, the goats are fine. Hows dad ?

[murraymints]

a wee bit better Tone.. not had a good night though..and mum is a bit poopedhe started his chemo..so it has wiped him a bit...

[tonyav]

Righto, minty. I remember my FIL having Chemo a couple of years ago and it knocked him of his feet to start with. Hope things get better with your dad.
sorry to go off topic, sandy.