Know Your Rights
What are the new police powers?
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> The power to close non-essential businesses
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What are the new police powers?
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
‘First Engage, Explain, Encourage, then Enforce’
Officers have been asked to use the 4 Es during the lockdown
‘First Engage, Explain, Encourage, then Enforce’
Do I have to give my details to the Police?
If officers request your details don’t forget to ask ‘am I legally obliged to do so?’.
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 don’t forget to ask ‘am I legally obliged to do so?’.
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
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Rightwards arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Rightwards arrow"> Ask for details
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Stay SAFE
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 ‘reasonable excuse’ 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 ‘reasonable excuse’ for why you are outside.
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