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Plans for Covid marshals criticised because of lack of powers

Councillor says there will be no time to train them or do DBS checks.

Date - 11th September 2020
By - Police Oracle

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Plans to use “Covid-secure” marshals to enforce the government’s new social gathering restrictions when they come into force on Monday have been criticised by the Police Federation and some local councils. The government has said...

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