To exclude the offence of theft from retail and commercial premises from the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 relating to fixed penalty notices; and for connected purposes
The aim of the Bill is to abolish the practice of issuing penalty notices for disorder in cases of shoplifting and other crimes against business. It would exclude the offence of theft from retail and commercial premises from the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 that relate to fixed penalty notices.
House of Commons
30 October 2008
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The Theft from Shops (Penalties) Bill would remove the option to issue fixed penalty notices for disorder in shoplifting cases. It would exclude theft from retail and commercial premises from the fixed penalty provisions of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, so such offences would be dealt with through normal criminal proceedings rather than on-the-spot penalties.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons, meaning it is in the early stages of consideration and has not yet progressed beyond that stage.
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22 Jul 2008
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