Recent figures have come to light showing the number of Covid breach fines issued by police forces across Wales over the last two years. South Wales Police force tops the list at 5,406 fixed penalty notices issued between March 27, 2020 and February 27, 2022, while North Wales Police sat at 3,030, Dyfed-Powys Police at 2,160 and Gwent Police behind at 1,254. You can see the figures from across the UK here.
In the aftermath of Downing Street's partygate and Sue Gray’s investigation into gatherings at Number 10, these figures have led to interesting discussions as to the consequences of breaching Covid restrictions and the ‘fairness’ in the issuing of fines. Some may think that the public has forgiven and forgotten. However, our comment section on Facebook says otherwise.
Most compared the issuing of fines to the general public with the consequences faced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and those in attendance at gatherings in Number 10 and other government buildings. The common denominator between most of the publics over 140 comments was disbelief.
