Today Priti Patel announced the introduction of new covid fines for those who breach lockdown rules.
“We’re introducing a new £800 fine for those attending house parties.”
This amount will double for each repeat offence up to a maximum of £6,400. she announced as she fronted a Downing Street press conference. Hosts of illegal parties are already eligible for a £10,000 fine.
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Martin Hewitt, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said officers had had to deal with several dangerous parties this week, including one with 150 people in Hertfordshire and another with 40 people in Brick Lane in London’s East End
He said: “When we see people that are putting themselves and others in danger, we will not waste time trying to reason with them.
“They are demonstrating no regard for the safety of others, or even for themselves.”
The current fine for people caught at house parties is £200 – £100 if paid early.
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