Some of the countries biggest supermarkets and retailers have brought about strict new laws that will affect all shoppers. These include Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Iceland.
Shoppers in high-street stores Home Bargains, Primark, TK Maxx and B&M will also be affected by the new rules. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act has introduced tougher penalties for shoppers who attack any shop workers.
It came into legislation on April 28 and follows a rise in staff workers facing abuse from members of the public during the pandemic, reports The Manchester Evening News.
Shoppers not complying with the new legislation will now face tougher punishments, including jail time. “We strongly welcome the introduction of this act, which the retail sector has been calling for over a number of years,” said ACS CEO James Lowman. “It’s essential that the penalties for attacking a shopworker serve as an effective deterrent.“Introducing tougher sentences for those who attack people providing a service to the public, including shopworkers, marks a significant step forward, but it does not solve the problem by itself.
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