Coronavirus Crisis: What Coalville Residents Need To Know About New Police Powers

By Graham Hill

27th Mar 2020 | Local News

Like all other forces throughout the UK and Northern Ireland, Leicestershire Police now has dispersal powers to help ensure everyone adheres to the social distancing guidance laid out by the Government and Public Health England.

These powers have been granted under the Health Regulations 2020 and came into effect on Thursday.

What does this mean for you?

  • Police will be able to disperse groups of more than two people from any public place
  • Groups of more than two people - who live in the same household - are permitted
  • Anyone who refuses to disperse will be given a £60 fixed penalty notice, reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days
  • Second time offenders will be issued with a £120 fixed penalty notice - this will then double on each further repeat offence
  • Anyone who does not pay a fixed penalty notice under the new regulations could be taken to court, where magistrates will be able to impose unlimited fines
  • Anyone who refuses to comply will be acting unlawfully and may be arrested, but only if it is deemed proportionate and necessary

Officers will be out and about in the community to ensure that people are complying with the law.

"First and foremost, these new measures are in place to saves lives and protect our loved ones," said Leicestershire's Assistant Chief Constable Julia Debenham.

"We will be helping to enforce the terms of the regulations, as the public would want us to.

"Our advice very much remains the same – and echoes that of both the Government and healthcare professionals.

"Stay at home and help us overcome the outbreak."

     

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