Former Metropolitan Police superintendent Shabnam Chaudri has expressed scepticism about the effectiveness on a new law to protect shopkeepers.

People who attack shop workers are now facing tougher penalties thanks to new legislation as part of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act and could face six month in prison for assault.

Keir Starmer has previously vowed to end the £200 rule on shoplifters{ai:summary}<p>Former Metropolitan Police superintendent Shabnam Chaudri doubts the effectiveness of new legislation aimed at protecting shopkeepers. Under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act, penalties for assaults on shop workers have increased, with offenders facing up to six months in prison.</p><p>#crime</p>

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