law was changed in 2018 to bring the maximum sentence to 12 months. Home Secretary Priti Patel said the consultation sends "a clear and simple message to the vile thugs who assault our emergency workers" that they will not get away with such "appalling behaviour".She said: "Our police officers, firefighters and other emergency workers go above and beyond every single day - running towards danger to protect us all."They are our frontline heroes who put their lives on the line every single day to keep us safe, and yet some despicable individuals still think it's acceptable to attack, cough or spit at these courageous public servants."This consultation sends a clear and simple message to the vile thugs who assault our emergency workers - you.
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