Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 (2018 c 23)

The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 strengthens legal protections for emergency service personnel, including police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and NHS workers, by increasing penalties for those who assault such workers. This legislation was introduced in response to rising incidents of violence against emergency workers. The key provisions of the Act include a new specific offence for assaulting an emergency worker, with penalties including up to 12 months’ imprisonment. The Act also mandates that courts consider the public-facing role of the victim as an aggravating factor when passing sentences for related offences.

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Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 (2018 c 23)

The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 strengthens legal protections for emergency service personnel, including police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and NHS workers, by increasing penalties for those who assault such workers. This legislation was introduced in response to rising incidents of violence against emergency workers. The key provisions of the Act include a new specific offence for assaulting an emergency worker, with penalties including up to 12 months’ imprisonment. The Act also mandates that courts consider the public-facing role of the victim as an aggravating factor when passing sentences for related offences.

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Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 (2018 c 23)

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