House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government Response to the Call for Evidence on Violence and Abuse Toward Shop Staff
07 July 2020 · Home Office
Proposed by Kit Malthouse Con North West Hampshire
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government has published its formal response to a Call for Evidence regarding violence and abuse toward shop staff.
- The Government is working with the National Retail Crime Steering Group and other partners to develop a programme of work aimed at reducing abuse and violence against shop staff.
- Tailored plans are being developed for regions such as Wales, emphasizing evidence-based approaches.
Issue summary
The Government has published its formal response to a Call for Evidence regarding violence and abuse toward shop staff, acknowledging the significant impact this issue has on workers.
Action requested
The Government is working with the National Retail Crime Steering Group and other partners to develop and deliver a programme of work aimed at reducing abuse and violence against shop staff. This includes tailored plans across regions such as Wales, emphasizing evidence-based approaches.
Key facts
- The Call for Evidence was launched in April 2019.
- The Government aims to tackle crimes involving violence and abuse towards shop workers.
- A high level of interest was generated by the Call for Evidence, with contributions from various stakeholders.