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<p>In July 2017, the Home Secretary announced an action plan to tackle the use of
acid and other corrosives substances in violent attacks. The action plan is based
on four key strands: ensuring effective support for victims and survivors; effective
policing; ensuring that relevant legislation is understood and consistently applied;
and working with retailers to restrict access to acids and other harmful corrosive
substances.</p><p> </p><p>We are also consulting on new legislative proposals on new
offences in respect of selling the most harmful corrosive substances to under 18s
and possession of a corrosive substance in a public place.</p><p> </p><p>On moped
related crime, the Government is working with motorcycle and insurance industry leaders,
the police, the Local Government Association, charities and representatives from the
motorcycle riding community to identify a set of actions so that more can be done
to prevent these crimes. This work sits alongside the review we have announced into
the law, guidance and practice in relation to police pursuits and response driving.</p><p>Officials
have had discussions with Uber and UberEats about their concerns about assaults being
committed against their drivers and couriers. This in particular, covered the work
underway to prevent attacks with acids and other corrosive substances and the work
to tackle moped enabled crime.</p>
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