Base fines for Covid restriction violations on individuals' incomes

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Base fines for Covid restriction violations on individuals' incomes

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Currently, individuals are fined £800 for attending house parties of 15+ people. This doubles for each repeat offence to a maximum of £6,400.

However, this is not enough to deter many people, particularly those with higher incomes. These fines therefore need to be based on individuals' incomes.

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Over 100,000 people in the UK have now died within 28 days of testing positive for COVID-19. As more strains continue to emerge, the government needs to do more to deter people from spreading the virus.

For some, an £800 fine would take away their ability to feed their family. For others, £800 won't make a difference to their day to day life. By fining individuals a set percentage of their annual income, people in every tax bracket will be deterred from breaking Covid restrictions.

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