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What are the new police powers?
The power to detain you if they believe you are infectious
The power to close non-essential businesses
The power to restrict your right to move around and be part of a gathering
What are the new police powers?
The power to detain you if they believe you are infectious The power to close non-essential businesses The power to restrict your right to move around and be part of a gathering
What other powers can the Police use?
Vehicle stops under the Road Traffic Act 1988, property searches under the Coronavirus Act 2020 & Stop and Search
Vehicle stops under the Road Traffic Act 1988, property searches under the Coronavirus Act 2020 & Stop and Search
How should the Police be dealing with people?
Officers have been asked to use the 4 Es during the lockdown
âFirst Engage, Explain, Encourage, then Enforceâ
Officers have been asked to use the 4 Es during the lockdown
âFirst Engage, Explain, Encourage, then Enforceâ
Do I have to give my details to the Police?
If officers request your details donât forget to ask âam I legally obliged to do so?â.
If police suspect you have Coronavirus you are legally obliged to give them your personal details, however, this is not the law in all cases.
If officers request your details donât forget to ask âam I legally obliged to do so?â.
If police suspect you have Coronavirus you are legally obliged to give them your personal details, however, this is not the law in all cases.
What if the Police treat me unfairly?
Stay SAFE
Stay Calm
Ask for details
Film or record
Engage
Stay SAFE
Stay Calm Ask for details Film or record Engage
When can I leave my home?
Gathering in public groups of more than 2 people are banned except for certain situations
If you have left your home you need to be able to provide a âreasonable excuseâ for why you are outside.
Gathering in public groups of more than 2 people are banned except for certain situations
If you have left your home you need to be able to provide a âreasonable excuseâ for why you are outside.
Other reasonable excuses
What if it is dangerous for me to stay at home?
It is not a crime to leave your home if you are at risk from harm.
England :
Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline:
0808 2000 247
It is not a crime to leave your home if you are at risk from harm.
England :
Freephone 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline:
0808 2000 247
What if I have a medical condition that means I need to leave my home?
You are allowed to leave the home for a âmedical needâ.
You are allowed to leave the home for a âmedical needâ.
