Hon Tim Clifford is requesting updated data on convictions for the new retail assaults offence, specifically seeking a breakdown of convictions by age group (under 18 and under 14) since July 2024. The question follows up on a previous government statement regarding conviction numbers.

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14 May 2026
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I refer to a Government media statement dated the 13th of March, which states “between July 2024 and mid-February 2026, there were 534 convictions recorded for the new retail assaults offence”, and I ask:(a) what is the updated
number of convictions from July 2024 until the most recent number
available;(b) of the number convicted,
how many were under the age of 18; and(c) of the number convicted, how many were under the
age of 14?
I refer to a Government media statement dated the 13th of March, which states “between July 2024 and mid-February 2026, there were 534 convictions recorded for the new retail assaults offence”, and I ask:
(a) what is the updated
number of convictions from July 2024 until the most recent number
available;
(b) of the number convicted,
how many were under the age of 18; and
(c) of the number convicted, how many were under the
age of 14?

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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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