Conservatives reintroduce Criminal Justice Bill reform in manifesto launch

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The Conservatives have committed to reintroducing certain legislation that was interrupted by the dissolution of Parliament, including proposed changes to the Criminal Justice Bill.

Changes to the Bill include introducing a separate offence for assaulting retail workers.

Prime minister Rishi Sunak also said he would push ahead with reintroducing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which would introduce a generational ban on tobacco alongside further restrictions on vaping products.

 

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