MPs have warned that overzealous police attempting to crack down on people breaking lockdown rules over the Easter bank holiday could breach human rights laws. As forces threaten to fine people for travelling to rural areas or making “non-essential” journeys, a report by the

Joint Committee on Human Rights said police may be punishing members of the public “without any legal basis”. It said “widespread confusion as to what people are and are not permitted to do” was leading to violations of fundamental freedoms, with people being questioned, fined

and even arrested when they have not broken the law. Meanwhile, the government has said people can buy whatever they want from shops that remain open during the coronavirus lockdown, amid concerns some police are overstepping new powers. There have been cases of police warning

shoppers against buying "non-essential" items. Downing Street also confirmed that people can use their gardens as they wish after a video showed police confronting a family for letting their children play outside.