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Threat to democracy: The alarming rise of violence against council staff

Jill Morgan, LGIU Associate

  • 3rd June 2024
  • England & Wales Northern Ireland Scotland
  • 15 mins read

Across the UK, a disturbing trend is emerging with a surge in violence and abuse directed towards those who serve at the heart of local communities: council staff and elected officials. This briefing examines case studies on what councils are doing to support staff in the face of rising violence.

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