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Police in Northern Ireland are facing a potential legal challenge over whether officers have the power to enter private homes to enforce Covid rules.
Stormont’s Department of Health is also included in the move questioning the basis of the contention that coronavirus regulations give police the authority to enter private dwellings to investigate alleged breaches, such as holding house parties.
Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson issued pre-action correspondence to the department and the Police Service of Northern Ireland on Sunday. He has also notified the Department of Justice as a noticed party to his challenge.
Pre-action correspondence is the first step toward potential judicial review proceedings. It gives respondents a set period to remedy issues raised by an applicant.