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Impose a mandatory fixed fine for those who inflict violence on healthcare staff
Closed
537 signatures
What the petition asks
Violence and aggression is increasing in the Health Service and the the 2018 violence reduction strategy and 2018 Violence Act are not deterring offences enough. More must be done to prevent such attacks. Impose a mandatory fine on perpetrators and put that money back into patient care.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nhs-workers-attacked-63-times-14435015.amp
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2018/04/steep-rise-reported-assaults-nhs-staff-says-unison/amp/
Continuing rise in assaults leads to poor moral, staff vacancies and poor care. A wide range of evidence available proves an annual increase with not enough deterrents available. I call for a Legally binding Fixed Penalty charge notice for perpetrators of £50-100
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.unison.org.uk/news/press-release/2018/04/steep-rise-reported-assaults-nhs-staff-says-unison/amp/
Continuing rise in assaults leads to poor moral, staff vacancies and poor care. A wide range of evidence available proves an annual increase with not enough deterrents available. I call for a Legally binding Fixed Penalty charge notice for perpetrators of £50-100
Timeline
| 19 Aug 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
537
Status
Closed
Opened
19 Aug 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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