This legislation – supported by the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) – marks a significant step-change in the rights of workers. It powerfully demonstrates the fact that retail crime is unacceptable, will not be tolerated and that criminals responsible for it will be punished.
But for the law to be effective, shop owners, managers and staff must report all retail crime.
The Don’t Put Up With It campaign urges everyone in retail to do exactly that – and for customers to support them in doing so.
Spearheaded by SGF with the support of the Scottish Government, Crimestoppers and Police Scotland, it is encouraging every retailer in Scotland to take a stand and let no crime against them go unreported.
Our message that retail crime will not go unpunished must be heard loud and clear. Police must know about every incident, from shoplifting – which staff will tell you is a daily occurrence in almost every convenience store in the country – to violence and verbal abuse.
We are encouraging retailers across Scotland to show their support by publicly pledging that “We will report all retail crime” and posting a picture on social media using the hashtag #DontPutUpWithIt. Find out who’s taken the pledge – and more about how you can show your support – here.
The abuse, violence and thefts endured by Scotland’s shop staff must stop. No-one should need to tolerate becoming a victim of crime simply for doing their job.
To find out more about the SGF and see all of the latest updates on the organisation’s wider work and news, please go to www.sgfscot.co.uk.