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Clause 17 - Child criminal exploitation | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees The Minister would have a better chance of knowing that than even me.
Clause 17 - Child criminal exploitation | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees This amendment would significantly increase the maximum penalty for offences outlined in clause 17 by removing the existing penalties in sub
Clause 16 - Theft from shop triable either way irrespective of value of goods | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees I think the measure probably comes from a very good place, if the Government really believe that police forces are not taking the action tha
Clause 16 - Theft from shop triable either way irrespective of value of goods | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger.
Clause 16 - Theft from shop triable either way irrespective of value of goods | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees It is good to get rid of the perception, but it is all about the real-world consequences.
Clause 14 - Assault of retail worker | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees I am confident that the Minister understands the huge value that this equipment can have, and I am sure that she will put up a good fight in
Clause 16 - Theft from shop triable either way irrespective of value of goods | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees I will probably come on to this later, but quick justice is effective justice.
Clause 16 - Theft from shop triable either way irrespective of value of goods | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees Shop thefts are on the increase, with recorded crime data showing 492,124 offences in the year—a 23% increase on the previous year.
Clause 14 - Assault of retail worker | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees That point has been mentioned several times.
Clause 14 - Assault of retail worker | Crime and Policing Bill | Public Bill Committees I welcome the Minister’s comments, which were thoughtful, considered and knowledgeable, as ever.
