How forthcoming are you required to be to the police?

[BrilloPad]

Having argued with several police officers(and received many plaudits too I might add), you can know your rights and enforce them. It will make no difference to the outcome but take longer. PNC check is typical - which always makes me laugh.

I am not fan of the police force, though I am hugely supportive of individual officers. At the moment, the force is doing a great job. IMO.

[MarillionFan]

They’re damned if they do damned if they dont
if someone you know / love dies of Covid 19 and it gets worse you’ll be begging for the police and army to make people stay at home. So basically stay at ******* home

[d000hg]

UK police guidelines to clarify lockdown powers following criticism | UK news | The Guardian

I didn't expect the Guardian to be standing up for our personal liberties!

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[xoggoth]

THis is basically what I was thinking. Round here they've found the time to drive out to tiny 2-car car-parks people in the village drive to to walk their dogs on woodland paths, and put up posters that look like they were done on a home-printer.

This was actually raised by at least 2 reporters on today's CV briefing, the topic of police being over-zealous in their interpretation. Last thing you want is a policeman being given power to decide the rules.

Quite. There is actually nothing in the law that defines what local means or that bans driving:

‘Stay local’ during the pandemic message strengthened

It really makes no sense to stop people driving a couple of miles to walk in a little used area instead of walking through a built up area to exercise in a crowded park.

[d000hg]

you really are a little snowflake in't ye?

A snowflake would be sitting at home refusing to go outside in case it inconvenienced a key worker, you plum.

[BR14]

you really are a little snowflake in't ye?

[d000hg]

There are reports coming in from around the country that the police trying to enforce "guidance" that bears little resemblance to the actual law. Quelle surprise. But, and having said that, just stay at home.

THis is basically what I was thinking. Round here they've found the time to drive out to tiny 2-car car-parks people in the village drive to to walk their dogs on woodland paths, and put up posters that look like they were done on a home-printer.

This was actually raised by at least 2 reporters on today's CV briefing, the topic of police being over-zealous in their interpretation. Last thing you want is a policeman being given power to decide the rules.

[GmartSuy]

I haven't used my car for two weeks, am I allowed to do some donuts down the local superstore carpark to charge the battery up?

Yes - it's an essential food item... for a fat tulip

[NotAllThere]

I wonder how drug dealers are fairing at the moment.

Asks DealorNoDeal - you tell us!

In fact, you should be. Until you're in the presence of your solicitor.

This. There is, sadly, no percentage in being helpful to most coppers.

[Zigenare]

You have the right to remain silent.

In fact, you should be. Until you're in the presence of your solicitor.