Police left to join dots on Covid legislation Police Federation Northern Ireland chairman Mark Lindsay. 07 January, 2021 01:00
THE head of the Police Federation has called for more clarity over what powers officers may have under new Covid restrictions announced this week by the Executive.
From midnight on Thursday police have the legal power to enforce the stay at home message, which was previously a restriction contained only in guidance.
Only those on essential business, shopping for food or medical supplies, to exercise or who are unable to work from home will be permitted to leave their home address.
The Police Federation said given the recent announcement it was concerned about gaps in the law.