Evidently you don't have the right to remain silent (unless you don't want a fine):
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How forthcoming are you required to be to the police?
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Originally posted by xoggoth View PostTo be fair to the dimwitted bobbies it isn't always simple. As I said earlier, may be safer to drive a few miles to a rural area with few people than go to a more crowded park near town. However, is it a good idea for those from towns with high infection rates to drive to more rural areas with low rates?
Don't have to be an expert statistician to know that risk of catching it
= (chance of being within infective distance of someone) x (chance of that someone being infected)
It's stop & search all over again - now they can stop anyone they don't like the look of. "Can you tell me what essential travel you're on... by the way what's that I can smell?"Leave a comment:
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To be fair to the dimwitted bobbies it isn't always simple. As I said earlier, may be safer to drive a few miles to a rural area with few people than go to a more crowded park near town. However, is it a good idea for those from towns with high infection rates to drive to more rural areas with low rates?
Don't have to be an expert statistician to know that risk of catching it
= (chance of being within infective distance of someone) x (chance of that someone being infected)Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostHaving 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.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by GJABS View PostFYI 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.
It's top story on BBC now: Coronavirus: Police told to be 'consistent' with lockdown approach - BBC NewsLeave a comment:
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Originally posted by GJABS View PostFYI 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.Leave a comment:
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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.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostDredge the phrase 'lefty bleeding heart hand wringing 'ooman rights do-gooders' from your gammon cortex and it may start the make sense to you.Leave a comment:
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostUK 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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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostThey’re damned if they do damned if they dontLeave a comment:
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