Federation warns new COVID-19 rules must be clear and enforceable

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Federation warns new COVID-19 rules must be clear and enforceable

Frontline officers have demanded clarity from England and Wales on changes to the COVID-19 restrictions.

Date - 22nd February 2021
By - Chris Smith

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s announcement on plans to change the lockdown rules, the Police Federation has called for the government to communicate clearly what the public can and cannot do. Ministers in England and Wales were urged not to...

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