Woman becomes first person in NI to face court for allegedly breaking specific Covid regulations

The PSNI says they have charged a 46-year-old woman with offences under the coronavirus laws in Northern Ireland.
By Adam Kula
Published 4th Oct 2020, 12:29 BST
Updated 4th Oct 2020, 14:28 BST
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The PSNI says they have charged a 46-year-old woman with offences under the coronavirus laws in Northern Ireland.

They are accused specifically of breaking a prohibition notice and contravening a requirement under regulation 3, 4, 6 or 7 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) Regulations NI 2020.

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It relates to her activities in Strabane, and it is understood the charge stems from goings-on at a domestic residence.

Under section seven of the NI coronavirus law, the authorities are able to issue people they believe to be breaking the rules with a “prohibition notice”.

If they then go on to breach that notice, they are committing an offence.

The fine for doing so can potentially be unlimited.

She is due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

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It is understood she is the first person in NI charged with these offences since the lockdown began.

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