Article 51TRX England's coronavirus lockdown is lawful. Heavy-handed police enforcement isn't | Chris Daw

England's coronavirus lockdown is lawful. Heavy-handed police enforcement isn't | Chris Daw

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Chris Daw
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New legislation now limits the basic freedoms once enshrined in English law - but police cannot interpret it as they wish

In the first few weeks of law school in 1989 I learned something about English law that has been a source of comfort, pride and security ever since. In England, you can do anything that is not specifically prohibited by law.

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