Coronavirus Restrictions Police Enforcement 2020-11-09
2020-11-09
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Q1
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The question arises from concerns about police support and funding amidst the pandemic.
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of police resources during the covid-19 outbreak. The Government have provided £30 million of additional covid surge funding.
Our police forces have played a critical role during the pandemic and have been quick to respond. The Government are committed to supporting them with £30 million of additional covid surge funding.
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Did not provide specific details on adequacy or any commitment beyond existing support measures.
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Q2
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Concerns about large protests and social distancing rules being broken, posing risks to police officers and public health.
Lawful protest is the cornerstone of a democracy. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is wholly unacceptable for groups of protesters to come together and put police officers at risk by breaking social distancing rules?
Our police forces have faced extraordinary challenges. Large gatherings are illegal under coronavirus regulations and enforcement is an option where needed, but encouraging compliance is preferred.
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Did not commit to specific measures against unlawful protests beyond mentioning the legality of large gatherings.
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Q3
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The MP is concerned about similar issues arising in Henley, including the risk to police officers from large gatherings.
In this lockdown, are we going to abolish or try to prevent large protests that threaten frontline officers?
All large gatherings are illegal under coronavirus regulations, including legitimate protests. Police enforcement is an option but encouraging compliance with regulations is preferred.
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Did not provide specific measures for preventing protests other than referring to the illegality and possibility of enforcement.
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Q4
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Lancashire has seen a significant reduction in its police force compared to Surrey, raising concerns about the distribution of resources.
Given that the Government have promised 20,000 extra police officers by next March, when will they recruit them and base them in areas like Lancashire which have seen cuts?
100 out of the 6,000 allocated police officers had been recruited by 30 September. Chief constables decide where those officers are based in collaboration with local authorities.
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Q5
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Concerns about the spread of harmful conspiracy theories and misinformation that could undermine public health efforts.
What resources is he providing to the police and security services to counter false online conspiracy theories designed by nefarious elements?
The NCA and intelligence agencies are engaged with the private sector to remove disinformation. The House must stand together as democratically elected politicians in acknowledging legitimate advice and data.
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Did not provide specific resources or concrete measures beyond general statements about collaboration and acknowledgment of legitimacy.
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