Protect the Protectors Bill clears final hurdle

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Protect the Protectors Bill clears final hurdle

Fed pleased with progress, but tougher maximum sentences can't be applied by magistrates.

MP Chris Bryant

Date - 27th July 2018
By - Sophie Garrod - Police Oracle

Tougher sentences for people who attack emergency workers have been approved by parliament, but will not be able to be used in many cases. The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill has moved through its final...

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