Rishi Sunak announced that his Government would be amending its Criminal Justice Bill to bring in the new offence. He emphasized sending a strong message to criminals who abuse shopworkers, highlighting the importance of protecting local businesses from theft and abuse.
The new offence of assaulting shopworkers will have a maximum penalty of six months' imprisonment or an unlimited fine, aligning it with the existing common assault offence. Additionally, repeat offenders may face wearing an electronic tag as a possible consequence.
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