Theft from Shops (Penalties) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 October 2008
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Long title
To exclude the offence of theft from retail and commercial premises from the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 relating to fixed penalty notices; and for connected purposes
Summary
The aim of the Bill is to abolish the practice of issuing penalty notices for disorder in cases of shoplifting and other crimes against business. It would exclude the offence of theft from retail and commercial premises from the provisions of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 that relate to fixed penalty notices.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
22 July 2008 – 22 July 2008
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 338.