OK, so many views and no one has an opinion on the biggest change in 23 years?
Just in case you're not aware ...........
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
Ah now see, a man of research and understanding hasn't got to grips with all the changes. The House Keeper clause replaces private property but only in relation to trespassers. If they're invited guests, or persons going about their business than you're right, public place no longer applies and you're culpable. If someone is trespassing on your property (and it says dwelling so your garden shed doesn't count) then they'll get the good news from your 84 daggers and not a prep you'll hear from the police.
I don't think fear from injury when in your own home and Mr Postman decides to wind your dog up counts.
Another issue in the revised act is the temperament test. This now includes dog and owner temperament, note the word AND.
If the dog has a nice temperament but the owner fails the attitude test then the dog can be destroyed.
Surely the argument is where the act took place? If it was in (or part thereof) then it doesn't matter whether the trespasser claims to be leaving or doing a jig! If the trespasser has made it into the garden, then that's a different story.
S If the trespasser has made it into the garden, then that's a different story.
I think you're over complicating your view of the Act because you don't see the word 'leaving' in it..
I've a selection of notes prepared by legal counsel if you want a copy of them.