There's another tool in the police toolbox for cracking down on crime.

A retail crime prevention advocate says he's happy with proposed law sentencing changes.

The Government's confirmed new proposals to increase penalties for shoplifting - including infringement fees, a new 'aggravated theft' offence, and prison sentences.

Ministerial Retail Crime Advisory Group lead Sunny Kaushal says we need to create deterrents - and he wants it to be easier for police to prosecute shoplifters.

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There's another tool in the police toolbox for cracking down on crime.
A retail crime prevention advocate says he's happy with proposed law sentencing changes.
The Government's confirmed new proposals to increase penalties for shoplifting - including infringement fees, a new 'aggravated theft' offence, and prison sentences.
Ministerial Retail Crime Advisory Group lead Sunny Kaushal says we need to create deterrents - and he wants it to be easier for police to prosecute shoplifters.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Sunny Kaushal: Ministerial Retail Crime Advisory Group lead on the Government's new measures designed to crack down on shoplifting

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