How forthcoming are you required to be to the police?

[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]

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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[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

[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.

[BrilloPad]

They’re damned if they do damned if they dont

Enough about CUK mods. What about the polis?

[Old Greg]

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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Dredge the phrase 'lefty bleeding heart hand wringing 'ooman rights do-gooders' from your gammon cortex and it may start the make sense to you.

[d000hg]

Dredge the phrase 'lefty bleeding heart hand wringing 'ooman rights do-gooders' from your gammon cortex and it may start the make sense to you.

Nah, those lot love the idea of every action being legislated.

[GJABS]

FYI You are legally required to identify yourself to police if you are driving a vehicle - you don't have a right of silence to stay anonymous.

[ladymuck]

FYI You are legally required to identify yourself to police if you are driving a vehicle - you don't have a right of silence to stay anonymous.

Can you hand over your 'papers' in silence?

[d000hg]

FYI You are legally required to identify yourself to police if you are driving a vehicle - you don't have a right of silence to stay anonymous.

Sounds correct. I've no problem doing that. They can write me a letter

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