Total persons jailed for Covid offences.

Summary

A request was made for the total number of persons jailed for breaching Emergency Powers Regulations 2020 by the end of the State of Emergency. The Department of Home Affairs responded that they do not hold this information and suggested contacting the General Registry instead.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 3 July 2020 and responded to on 14 July 2020.
• The Department of Home Affairs stated they do not hold the requested information.
• The request covered custodial sentences for breaches of Emergency Powers Regulations 2020.
• The scope included sentences by the High Bailiff, Deputy High Bailiff, and Magistrates.
• The authority suggested the General Registry may be able to assist with the query.

Data Disclosed

• 2020-07-03
• 2020-07-14
• 26th June 2020
• 1354141
• Emergency Powers Regulations 2020

Original Request

As at the ending of the State of Emergency on Friday 26th June 2020, what is the total number of persons who have received a custodial sentence in the Manx Courts for breach of any of the Emergency Powers Regulations 2020? (This is to include sentences by the High Bailiff, Deputy High Bailiff and Magistrates. It is to include male and female and adult and juvenile defendants. It is inclusive of those who have served their sentence or are still currently serving their sentence).

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive's Office DHA Headquarters Tromode, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 5AP

Telephone: (01624) 694313 Fax: (01624) 621298 Web address: www.gov.im/dha Email: GeneralEnquiries.DHA@dha.gov.im

Our ref: 1354141 14 July 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 3 July 2020 and which states:

"As at the ending of the State of Emergency on Friday 26th June 2020, what is the total number of persons who have received a custodial sentence in the Manx Courts for breach of any of the Emergency Powers Regulations 2020? (This is to include sentences by the High Bailiff, Deputy High Bailiff and Magistrates. It is to include male and female and adult and juvenile defendants. It is inclusive of those who have served their sentence or are still currently serving their sentence)."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. DHA does not hold the information.

However, you may wish to contact General Registry who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 1354141 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely