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The Government’s first priority must be to protect public health and save lives.
Conclusion
The Government’s first priority must be to protect public health and save lives. The Government should be commended for moving to strike a difficult balance between the need to provide police forces with tools to enforce the rules without criminalising behaviour in ways incompatible with the fundamental values of our society.
Government Response Summary
The government reiterated its general actions and challenges faced during the pandemic in protecting public health and livelihoods, without specifically engaging with the committee's commendation for striking a difficult balance.
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HM Government
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The UK Government and the Devolved Governments have responded to unprecedented challenges during the pandemic in order to protect public health, the NHS, save lives, and livelihoods.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
Covid-19 and the criminal law
Report
4th Report - Covid-19 and the criminal law
24 Sep 2021
HC 71
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.8 yrs
Report published
24 Sep 2021