How much is the fine for ignoring lockdown in Sheffield and can you be arrested?
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Downing Street has said that the initial fine will be £30 in England, however it “could rise significantly”.
The Prime Minister's official spokesman said: "The Prime Minister issued a clear instruction on behalf of the Government on the actions the public are required to take to help prevent the spread of the virus, protect the NHS and save lives.
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Hide Ad"As with existing laws, the overwhelming majority of the public can be expected to follow the rules without any need for enforcement action.
"We would expect that compliance to begin immediately."
The punishment for non-compliance would be a fixed penalty notice initially set at £30 but "we will keep this under review and can increase it significantly if it is necessary to ensure public compliance".
Downing Street said the use of fines would be targeted at dispersing gatherings.
"You would expect the police's focus to be dispersal of groups," the official spokesman said.
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Hide AdIt has been confirmed that failure to pay a penalty notice could be subject to criminal proceedings and a summary conviction.
The rules for lockdown were set by the Prime Minster yesterday.
Anybody with symptoms, or who lives with people with symptoms, must not leave the house.
Those without symptoms can leave for work that cannot be done from home, essential food shopping, medical reasons and one period of exercise per day.
Congregations of more than two people that do not live together are banned.