Some police forces in England and Wales did not follow Covid rules, say inspectors

Report finds forces operated regimes contrary to national guidance or may have broken the law

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Some police forces in England and Wales did not follow self-isolation rules after staff came into contact with someone who had coronavirus symptoms, according to inspectors.

Amid confusion" over the requirements and concerns about the potential adverse effect of losing resources", some instigated their own regimes that were contrary to national guidance or may have broken the law, a report found.