Leeds police provide updates after one breaks lockdown law twice an hour

The West Yorkshire Police Leeds East team has provided an update on the actions they have taken on Sunday, March 29, in light of new powers that will allow people to disperse the rules.

The authority given to the British police means that no one is allowed to leave their home “without a legitimate excuse”.

The team said that it had 27 warning notices, but could face a lawsuit in court after breaking two rules within one hour of the one reported being summoned.

Posting a picture of an empty playground, the team wrote on Facebook:

“It’s great to see the majority of people comply with regulations on the movement and assembly of new coronaviruses.

“However, by 4 pm today, a subpoena was reported because 27 warning notices had been issued and one had violated a second law within an hour.

“Be safe and stay at home.”

West Yorkshire Police’s East Leeds division covers Berman Tofts, Crossgate, Garforth, Gypton, Hair Hills, Killingbeck, Kippax, Mesley, Richmond Hill, Seacroft, Swillington, Temple Newsam and Winmore.

What are the laws called and where are they enforced?

Known as the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Rule 2020, it is currently enforced in the United Kingdom.

Regulations will be introduced in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales by the end of Thursday.

What are the main points of the rules?

Police can instruct the general public to go home, leave the area, and use the power to disband the group rationally “as needed” and be arrested if anyone fails to comply.

Anyone who ignores the stricter restrictions on movement will be fined £ 60 first-reduced to £ 30 if paid within 14 days, and fined £ 120 for a second offense You.

Those who do not pay are taken to court and are at risk of facing unlimited fines.

It is an arrestable crime to refuse to provide your name and address to avoid being fined.

Officers can also take steps to ensure that parents prevent children from breaking the rules.

Why were the rules established?

The government says it is about protecting the people and keeping the people safe.

The regulations state that they are made “ in response to serious and immediate threats to public health ” raised by Covid-19, and the government states that “the restrictions and requirements imposed by these regulations are Is proportional to what you are trying to achieve. “

However, human rights activists have expressed concern about power restrictions.

How long do they take effect?

Regulations are classified as emergency law.

Starting on April 16, you should check at least once every 21 days.

Why can you leave home?

The reason why someone leaves home and get food and medicine for you, your household and vulnerable people is to get paid and exercise.

Reasonable excuses include giving blood, attending a funeral, meeting bail conditions, going to court and participating in legal proceedings, moving home, and avoiding the risk of injury or illness or harm. “Do”.

The rules do not seem to limit how many times a person can leave home a day.

What else does the rule say?

The rules define that a person who is vulnerable under the law is a person over 70 years old, a person under 70 with an underlying medical condition, or a pregnant person.

Underlying conditions include chronic conditions such as asthma, chronic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, hepatitis, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, learning disability or cerebral palsy, HIV, AIDS, cancer and obesity. Includes long-term respiratory disease.

It also details the businesses and buildings that must remain closed during the crisis, such as supermarkets, hardware stores, and post offices, and must be closed, such as pubs, restaurants, and theaters.