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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3049

Abuse of Public-facing Workers (Offences) Bill

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This bill creates new laws to punish people who verbally abuse, threaten, or assault workers who interact with the public as part of their job. It recognises that these workers often face difficult behaviour and gives them stronger legal protection than currently exists.

Presented by Olivia Blake.
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading15 Sept 2021
  • 2nd reading6 May 2022