Assaults on public-facing workers should be specific offence, bosses say

UK bosses push for assaults on public-facing workers to be specific offence to deter rising abuse incidents. The Crime and Policing Bill seeks to create a new law targeting assault on retail staff in England and Wales, with business leaders urging expanded protection for all customer-facing roles. The proposed legislation could lead to a maximum penalty of six months in prison and/or an unlimited fine for offenders, aiming to address the surge in hostile incidents towards employees across various sectors. By establishing a tailored law, government officials aim to send a strong message that violence against service workers is unacceptable.