There is to be an urgent review of the law protecting those who intervene in criminal situations in England and Wales, the government has said.
Mr Straw wants to reassure victims or witnesses that they can use reasonable force to stop and detain offenders.
"The justice system must not only work on the side of people who do the right thing as good citizens, but also be seen to work on their side."
Balancing the equation
See... where I come from... 'gun control' is being able to hit your target.This really is a no-brainer... you're breaking into my house at four in the morning and approaching me and mine with speed and purpose... you need to know just one thing... me and my friend "Buck" are gonna change your freakin' horoscope...