19.—(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.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 19(4) omitted (7.12.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) (Amendment No. 11) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/323), regs. 1(2), 6(2) (with reg. 1(3))
F2Words in reg. 19(5) omitted (7.12.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) (Amendment No. 11) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/323), regs. 1(2), 6(2) (with reg. 1(3))