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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Ruth Cadbury (Labour). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Violence against Shop Workers

Question

What steps his Department is taking to help tackle violence against shop workers.

Answer

Violence and abuse towards shop workers is not and will never be acceptable. Last October the police published a retail crime action plan, which the Government have embraced and enhanced. Last week we launched the fighting retail crime action plan, which includes a commitment to create a new offence of assaulting a retail worker, as the sector has been calling for.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
902322 
748 cc11-2 
Session
2023-24
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Crimes of violence Staff Retail trade
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk