Theft from Shops (Penalties) Bill
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
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.
Last fetched 25 Apr 2026 · parliament.uk
Progress through Parliament2 stages recorded
Commons
1st reading
22 Jul 2008
Commons
2nd reading
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