Where does the law stand on barbed wire

[classic33]

I think this is probably the best way forward. I,m not really a gardener but I can only imagine the above plant has thorns of some sort which would give any intruders a nasty surprise

Link given earlier gives a few others that you can use.

 

[Heltor Chasca]

I think this is probably the best way forward. I,m not really a gardener but I can only imagine the above plant has thorns of some sort which would give any intruders a nasty surprise

Yes. Spot on. Nasty thorns and the shrub itself, whether grown as a hedge or not, is impenetrable. Great for wildlife too. Cultivars of yellow, orange or red berries in profusion. A very nice plant. So easy to grow.

The best bit for last: It's cheap.

 

[Cycleops]

There’s a big problem down here with intruders. No house is built without barred windows. Barbed/razor wire is no real deterrent , they just cut through it. The only solution is an electrified fence, it won’t wont harm them but it’s usually sufficient to deter. There are power outages here so important to have a battery backup so an alarm sounds at least.
Last time they came though our house to target next door, cutting the wire as they went. The neighbour in the next but one house came out and loosed off a few shots with his revolver!

 

[classic33]

There’s a big problem down here with intruders. No house is built without barred windows. Barbed/razor wire is no real deterrent , they just cut through it. The only solution is an electrified fence, it won’t wont harm them but it’s usually sufficient to deter. There are power outages here so important to have a battery backup so an alarm sounds at least.
Last time they came though our house to target next door, cutting the wire as they went. The neighbour in the next but one house came out and loosed off a few shots with his revolver!

Can't see that last part going down too well here.

 

[Drago]

There’s a big problem down here with intruders. No house is built without barred windows. Barbed/razor wire is no real deterrent , they just cut through it. The only solution is an electrified fence, it won’t wont harm them but it’s usually sufficient to deter. There are power outages here so important to have a battery backup so an alarm sounds at least.
Last time they came though our house to target next door, cutting the wire as they went. The neighbour in the next but one house came out and loosed off a few shots with his revolver!

@Cycleops What are the police like if you shoot an intruder? They cool about that sort of thing over there?

 

[johnnyb47]

There’s a big problem down here with intruders. No house is built without barred windows. Barbed/razor wire is no real deterrent , they just cut through it. The only solution is an electrified fence, it won’t wont harm them but it’s usually sufficient to deter. There are power outages here so important to have a battery backup so an alarm sounds at least.
Last time they came though our house to target next door, cutting the wire as they went. The neighbour in the next but one house came out and loosed off a few shots with his revolver!

Be jesus. That sounds a scary place to live.

 

[Dan B]

My advice would be not to stand on barbed wire, or if unavoidable then to try and stand between the barbs. Perhaps the law has boots with thicker soles than mine,though

 

[Piemaster]

I'm at a loss, who the hell steals a guinea pig?
How about anti-climb paint on the wall? Won't cause injuries but anyone who gets it on themselves or clothing may think twice before coming back.

 

[Drago]

Is the top of your wall flattish? You could slather on a layer of anti climb paint.

 

[roadrash]

or loads of thick grease on the wall, oh and a video camera just so you can laugh at the footage

 

[Cycleops]

@Cycleops What are the police like if you shoot an intruder? They cool about that sort of thing over there?

The law here is just the same as in the UK, you have to prove reasonable force. A licence is also required to hold a firearm.
However the robbers here are often armed and if disturbed by the police the police would have no compunction in shooting them dead. No questions would be asked.
Every policeman carries an AK47.

 

[classic33]

I'm at a loss, who the hell steals a guinea pig?
How about anti-climb paint on the wall? Won't cause injuries but anyone who gets it on themselves or clothing may think twice before coming back.

Will his council allow it, and what happens when someone does get it on their clothing?

Just the simple fact you don't have the correct signage in place can leave you liable. For the paint, cleaning or replacement costs.

 

[wheresthetorch]

Pyracantha is recommended and legal. Easy to grow over ten foot and with tactical placement to hinder illeagal entry via your back passage or garden. Best planted in the autumn.

Can I recommend not putting Pyracantha up your back passage? It's likely to sting a bit.

 

[Cycleops]

Be jesus. That sounds a scary place to live.

Not really, by day you feel quite safe but you need to careful after dark. The Pokice often mount road blocks and search cars. Taxi drivers are often offenders.

 

[johnnyb47]

Wow. I could listen all night about were you live. There's no need answer if you don't want to, but how long have you lived there. I've always wanted to travel and experience different cultures ,but unfortunately live got in the way. :=(