PART 4Enforcement
Enforcement powers
Enforcement of requirement to isolate19
1
Where a constable has reasonable grounds to believe that a person (P) has left or is outside of the place where they are isolating in contravention of these Regulations, the constable may—
a
direct P to return to the place where P is isolating,
b
remove P to the place where P is isolating,
c
where it is not practicable or appropriate in the circumstances to take the action in sub-paragraph (a) or (b), remove P to accommodation facilitated by the United Kingdom Government for the purposes of P's isolation.
2
Paragraphs (1)(b) and (c) do not apply where P is a diplomat within the meaning of Schedule 4.
3
A constable exercising the power in paragraph (1)(b) or (c) may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of the power.
4
Where P is a child F1..., and has left or is outside of the place where they are isolating and accompanied by an individual who has responsibility for them—
a
a constable may direct that individual to take P to the place where P is isolating, and
b
that individual must, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure that P complies with any direction given by the constable to P.
5
Where P is a child F2..., and a constable has reasonable grounds to believe that P is repeatedly failing to comply with the requirement to isolate, the constable may direct any individual who has responsibility for P to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, that P so complies.
6
A constable may only exercise a power in paragraph (1), (4) or (5) if the constable considers that it is a necessary and proportionate means of ensuring compliance with the requirement to isolate.