Crimes of Violence: Transport
Commons · Question 904423 · Tabled 22 May 2025 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to create an offence of assaulting a transport worker.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 2 Jun 2025
There is no place for abuse or assault of any worker; everyone should be, and feel, safe whilst working. The Government values the commitment of everyone who works in the public transport sector ensuring the continued running of all the vital services whi...