What powers do police have in the UK to ensure people follow coronavirus social distancing rules?
Individual police officers have enormous discretion and there will be differences in what they decide to do. That has led to accusations that some are being overzealous.A police officer can order a non-essential business to close while coronavirus regulations are in place.
It is important to note that it is not a crime to leave your home to flee harm - for example, domestic abuse.There could be"reasonable excuses" that the government has not thought of. Take exercise. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:"People will only be allowed to leave their home for... one form of exercise a day".
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