A Bill to make provision about offences when perpetrated against retail workers; to make certain offences aggravated when perpetrated against such workers in the course of their employment; and for connected purposes.
Essentially, the Bill would spell out offences when someone harms a retail worker and would make certain offences aggravated if they are carried out against a worker in the course of their job. It aims to give extra weight to offences against retail staff and to address related matters connected to working in retail. The overall goal is to better protect staff in shops and similar retail settings.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it proceeds, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny before continuing through Parliament.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill was read and discharged. Bill withdrawn on Tuesday 20 November 2018.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
