Economic downturn results in rise in shoplifting

The economic downturn has apparently led to an increase in shoplifting activity in the UK according to a recent report. Figures have shown that retailers have seen a sharp rise in shoplifting activities over the course of the recession. The figures formed part of the latest crime survey by the British Retail Consortium, which revealed that between 2008 and 2009 shoplifting activities had increased by around one third. Read more

Tags: Crimes, Shoplifting, Criminal law, Ethics, theft