ASSAULTS ON POLICE OFFICERS
Early day motion 428, tabled 28 November 2007 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 64 members.
That this House notes with concern the number of assaults on police officers in the UK; further notes that recent figures show that 60 assaults a day take place across the UK; pays tribute to the role played by the police who help to maintain the peace, fight crime and are often called upon to face dangerous and violent situations; and calls on the Government to work with the judiciary to ensure that a zero tolerance stance is adopted when dealing with those who assault police officers.
Signatures by party: Labour 33, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 9, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.