Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 904423

Crimes of Violence: Transport

Tabled: 22 May 2025
Answered: 2 June 2025
Named Day

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to create an offence of assaulting a transport worker.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
There is no place for abuse or assault of any worker; everyone should be, and feel, safe whilst working. The Government values the commitment of everyone who works in the public transport sector ensuring the continued running of all the vital services whi...

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