New Covid laws will be fully enforced warns Chief Superintendent People who 'wilfully and blatantly' ignore the lockdown laws will face heavy fines that will be rigorously enforced says the Gold Commander for Thames Valley Police’s response to Coronavirus. In a statement released today Chief Superintendent Robert France said: “Our officers will continue to engage, explain and encourage people to abide by the restrictions. Where people have genuinely misunderstood the rules, or where there is an element of complexity, a simple reminder of the regulations is often enough for them to comply. “However, where we encounter people who are wilfully and blatantly ignoring the laws around Coronavirus we will look to enforce.