The laws in England are totally out of control when it comes to self-defense. Here's another in a long list of examples:

http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article....&in_page_id=34

Man charged with murder of 'burglar'
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

A man who allegedly stabbed two teenagers after he dusturbed them burgling his mother's home was today charged with murder and wounding with intent.

Omari Roberts is accused of knifing Tyler Juett, 17, and his 14-year-old friend after they broke into the house in Nottingham on March 13 this year. Juett later died.

Today Roberts, 23, was charged with murder and wounding with intent after the Crown Prosecution Service said his actions were "not reasonable" and that he should face prosecution.