Offences Against Emergency Workers Prosecutions
2020-02-13
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Jamie Hamilton Wallis had previously asked about the CPS's handling of such cases, raising concerns among constituents about violence against emergency services staff.
What recent assessment has he made of the effectiveness of the CPS in prosecuting offences against emergency workers?
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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