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Labour MSP Daniel Johnson (right)
A CAMPAIGN to raise awareness and stop abuse of shop staff was launched in Scotland today after Holyrood backed laws strengthening protection for retail workers.
A Bill introduced by Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnson was passed in January amid reports of rising numbers of workers being attacked during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Scottish government has now launched an awareness campaign with testimony from retail staff about the damaging impact of this criminal behaviour.
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