Tories refuses to abolish coronavirus law that has been wrongly used in every prosecution
When every single prosecution under new legislation is found to have been carried out unlawfully, that is poor law-making and should be repealed.
The Tory government is wasting the time of the police, the public and the courts with this silliness.
But it won’t repeal or change the Act of Parliament responsible for it.
Why not? Are these petty politicians taking delight in causing mischief for no good reason?
Who voted these clowns into a position where they could do this?
And do those voters now regret their hasty choice?
The government is refusing to repeal a “draconian” coronavirus law – despite it being used to wrongly prosecute scores of people.
The Coronavirus Act has not been used lawfully in a single criminal case since it came into force on 25 March, according to a review by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Human rights lawyers and campaigners have condemned the creation of “unnecessary” new offences, which have been used against children and vulnerable people.
They include a woman who was fined £660 for a crime she had not committed, five days after the Coronavirus Act became law. Charges have so far been withdrawn or overturned for 53 people and more cases are being reviewed.
Asked by The Independent whether it would abolish the Coronavirus Act in light of the changes and unlawful prosecutions, the Department of Health said it would not.
Source: Government refuses to abolish coronavirus law used unlawfully in every prosecution | The Independent
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