Coronavirus: UK travel quarantine rules 'not worth it', says Theresa Villiers
Since 8 June, most people arriving in the UK from abroad have to had quarantine at an agreed address for 14 days.Those arriving from the Republic of Ireland, part of the Common Travel Area with the UK, are exempted, unless they have left the country in the last fortnight.
So far, 12 forces have replied, including Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Kent - areas with major ports and airports. The forces say they have not handed out any fines, with some adding that there had been no enforcement action whatsoever. Theresa Villiers, the former environment and Northern Ireland secretary, who was transport minister in the Tory/Lib Dem coalition, said the quarantine policy"hasn't been worth it".
In a statement the NPCC said:"The overwhelming majority of people will do the right thing and follow the rules, which are helping to protect the NHS and save lives.
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