21st July 2008
Parliament will tomorrow be asked to consider tougher punishment for shoplifters.
Under current rules, thieves who steal items worth up to £200 can be given an £80 on-the-spot fine, which carries no criminal record. More than a third of the fines are never paid.
Conservative MP Anne McIntosh will tomorrow introduce a Ten-Minute Rule Bill to ask for stricter punishment.
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the Bill and is calling for a wider review of the punishment system for shoplifters.
"Shop theft is not a victimless crime; it costs businesses and customers millions," said James Lowman, ACS chief executive.
"Taking tough action not only deters the criminal, but benefits the community as a whole by identifying and deterring offenders that are often involved in other criminality as well."
MP calls for harsher punishments for shoplifters
Under current rules, thieves who steal items worth up to £200 can be given an £80 on-the-spot fine, which carries no criminal record. More than a third of the fines are never paid.
Conservative MP Anne McIntosh will tomorrow introduce a Ten-Minute Rule Bill to ask for stricter punishment.
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the Bill and is calling for a wider review of the punishment system for shoplifters.
"Shop theft is not a victimless crime; it costs businesses and customers millions," said James Lowman, ACS chief executive.
"Taking tough action not only deters the criminal, but benefits the community as a whole by identifying and deterring offenders that are often involved in other criminality as well."
Tags: Regulations, Retail & Shop
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