Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced assaulting a shopworker will become a standalone criminal offence with up to six months in prison and an unlimited fine.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that assaulting a shopworker is to become a standalone criminal offence, with offenders facing up to six months in prison and an unlimited fine. The measure is part of the Criminal Justice Bill currently making its way through Parliament. This decision follows a longstanding campaign by UK retailers reporting a surge in shoplifting and staff abuse incidents.
April 09, 2024
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