Emergency Workers (Obstruction) Act 2006 (2006 c 39)

This legislation was introduced to protect emergency workers, such as police officers, firefighters, and paramedics, by making it an offence to obstruct or hinder them while they are performing their duties. The aim was to address challenges faced by first responders, often obstructed or attacked, which hinders their ability to provide essential services. The Act imposes penalties on individuals who deliberately impede emergency workers, ensuring that these professionals can carry out their vital roles without interference, thus enhancing public safety and operational efficiency.

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Emergency Workers (Obstruction) Act 2006 (2006 c 39)

This legislation was introduced to protect emergency workers, such as police officers, firefighters, and paramedics, by making it an offence to obstruct or hinder them while they are performing their duties. The aim was to address challenges faced by first responders, often obstructed or attacked, which hinders their ability to provide essential services. The Act imposes penalties on individuals who deliberately impede emergency workers, ensuring that these professionals can carry out their vital roles without interference, thus enhancing public safety and operational efficiency.

Quick and comprehensive access to the most accurate, up-to-date legislation.

LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.

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