Submitted on Thursday 22nd October 2020
Rejected on Thursday 29th October 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Introduce a minimum custodial sentence for physical assault on emergency workers
At present, the maximum sentence for assaulting an emergency worker is 1 (one) year custodial. This is no deterent to criminals. I'd like to see a minimum of a 5 (five) year custodial sentence introduced to deter criminals from assaulting the people that protect the public and save lives daily.
10,410 assaults causing injury to a Constable in 2019/20(ONS).
November 2018/19, almost 20,000 offences were charged under the Emergency Workers Act, 75% of which were by beating(CPS).
The number of assaults against emergency workers increase yearly. The max. sentence for drug dealing is 14 years, whereas assault is only 1 year. Some dealers admit to assaulting police to conceal evidence as the sentence is significant lower than dealing. Make criminals think twice before they assault workers.
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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:
Harsher sentencing for assaults' on police, emergency workers & prison officers: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549077
Minimum 2 year prison sentence for attacks on emergency workers: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/550320
Introduce minimum sentences for attacks on emergency workers: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549032
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