For U.K. members, think again about using hardware cloth in coops.

[showme69]

Rather unbelievable, but nothing really surprises me anymore.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/ou...rned-wire-on-windows-could-hurt-burglars.html

 

[ChickieBooBoo]

Thats insane, the same thing is happening in Canada. Half the time I think the criminal has more rights then the victim

 

[Momo]

As I understand it, there's nothing wrong with utilizing hardware cloth or anything else usual to the ownership and maintenance of a property. However, it is against the law to set a trap of any kind for a burglar.

 

[mississippifarmboy]

I guess a shotgun is better? I catch someone breaking into any of my buildings and a wire scratch is gonna be the least of their worries. Gonna need more than a band-aid to fix what they run into.


Just sayin'

 

[farmer_lew]

This is absolutely insane! How can the law protect someone in the act of breaking it? That is one of the reasons I have lost all faith in government. The other is all the ads on tv during elections.

 

[TigerLilly]

I'm, uh, speechless...

 

[Momagain1]

Usually I'd say "Only in America" buttttt.....

I'm sorry..thats just insane!

 

[BorderKelpie]

asinine!


*walks away shaking head and muttering family un-friendly things*

 

[jenesis536]

darn it... Now I need to take off all of the hardware cloth and chicken wire and replace it with fluffy pillows and welcome to my stuff signs. I probably should put an ad on Craig's List while I am at it and tell people we are "burglar-safe". I think I might leave some release forms out there in case someone is stupid enough to sign one in case they get a splinter or something.

 

[elmo]

Police aren't the best source for legal advice. Sure, you could be sued by a burglar, but would the lawsuit be successful? I sincerely doubt it. If you were on a jury for such a case, how would you rule?

Anyone can sue for anything. Doesn't mean they win.