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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 June 2021 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 10 June 2021. A substantive answer was provided by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Friday, 11 June 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.

Retail Trade: Crimes of Violence

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans the Government has to bring forward legislative proposals similar to the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill.

Answer

This Government considers existing legislation covers a wide range of offences which criminalise threatening or abusive behaviour intended to harass, alarm or distress a person, and which would apply in cases of violence towards people whose work brings them into contact with members of the public. These offences cover the full spectrum of unacceptable behaviour from using abusive language to the most serious and violent offences.

While the sentencing of offenders is extremely important, reporting, investigating and making sure there are consequences for these crimes is much more likely to drive down the numbers of incidents.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11558
Session
2021-22
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Crimes of violence Harassment Protection Staff Retail trade
Link
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