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Offences Against Emergency Workers: Prosecutions

Thursday 13 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Eddie Hughes asked the Minister about the CPS's effectiveness in prosecuting offences against emergency workers.
  • The Minister noted that sentencing is a matter for the courts.
  • A review sample showed that nine in 10 assaults were against police officers, mostly involving intoxication and arrest situations.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Eddie Hughes Con Alyn and Deeside
Crime & Law Enforcement Justice & Courts
Context

Jamie Hamilton Wallis had previously asked about the CPS's handling of such cases, raising concerns among constituents about violence against emergency services staff.

Question

What recent assessment has he made of the effectiveness of the CPS in prosecuting offences against emergency workers?

Answer from The Minister for Policing and the Fire Service Michael Ellis

Sentencing is a matter for the courts, but I agree with my hon. Friend in practice. A review sample revealed that nine in 10 assaults were against police officers, almost all of which took place when the attacker was intoxicated by drink or drugs, and when they were being arrested or an unrelated offence was involved.

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