Submitted on Sunday 12th April 2020
Rejected on Thursday 28th May 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Present People with Much Harsher Punishment for Breaching Lockdown Rules
Rather than police just giving warnings and disbanding groups of people, these people should receive an on the spot fine (more than just £60) and to perhaps engage the military to help control the lockdown as they have done in Italy and other countries.
There are so many people that are not complying with the lockdown rules (still seeing friends, having BBQs, going for walks or the beach and more) because there are no harsh punishments in place to deter people. £60 (which is reduced to £30 if you pay in 2 weeks) will NOT stop people. Also, there are few teenagers who actually respect the police and see them as authority so bringing in the military to help patrol would hopefully deter people further from venturing outside.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since you started your petition the Government has increased the penalties for breaking the law or refusing to follow a police direction: www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#enforcement
The Government is responsible for setting regulations in relation to the coronavirus lockdown, and associated penalties, but enforcing these is a matter for the police and courts, not the Government or House of Commons.
We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Tougher penalties for not following the Covid 19 rules: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/314400
Increase fines for breaking Covid-19 regulations to £1000 for first offense: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/320026
Make Covid19 Non Compliance Fines min £10,000 & use to fund NHS/Key Worker PPE: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/315520
All police fines collected for unnecessary travel should go to the NHS: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/311882
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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