Nine in ten conviction rate for emergency worker assaults law

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Nine in ten conviction rate for emergency worker assaults law

Spitting is often involved and nine in 10 assaults were against police officers.

Date - 13th February 2020
By - Police Oracle

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The conviction rate for assaults against 999 first responders under legislation introduced two years ago is 90% according to the Government. The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 doubled the previous maximum sentence for...

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