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.
House of Commons
Alex NorrisLabour (Co-op)
21 November 2018
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The Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences) Bill would create offences that apply when retail workers are targeted and would make certain offences more serious (aggravated) if they are carried out against a worker during their employment. The aim is to provide stronger protection for people working in shops and similar retail settings. The bill is currently being considered in the House of Commons at its second reading, having originated there in 2018.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons with its first reading in October 2018; if it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.
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9 Oct 2018
The Bill was read and discharged. Bill withdrawn on Tuesday 20 November 2018.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
