Remove the option of assaults on NHS staff being dealt with by a Police caution

Closed 389 signatures

What the petition asks

Change the law to remove the option for those charged with offences of violence against NHS employees to be dealt with by way of a police caution or community resolution. If there is enough evidence to charge an individual for the offence, they should be prosecuted even for first time offences.

I have been an emergency NHS worker for the past 10 years and been subjected to many acts of violence and assaults.

Recently I was assaulted and spat at whilst at work. The individual was arrested and charged however the decision was made to issue a caution as it was his first offence.

Unfortunately assaults on NHS occur daily and many are dealt with through informal or low-level resolutions.

This does not send a clear message that violence against NHS staff is unacceptable.

Timeline

27 Jun 2020	Petition opened for signatures
27 Dec 2020	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 389

Status Closed

Department Ministry of Justice

Opened 27 Jun 2020

Closed 27 Dec 2020

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