Coronavirus arrests and fixed penalty notices in 2020.
| Authority | Isle of Man Constabulary |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-01-27 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2021-01-29 |
| Case ID | 1649413 |
Summary
The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for 2020 statistics regarding coronavirus regulation breaches, disclosing the total number of arrests and fixed penalty notices issued.
Key Facts
- 144 arrests were made in 2020 for breaches of coronavirus regulations.
- The arrests involved 131 unique individuals.
- The first arrest occurred on 31 March 2020 and the last on 18 December 2020.
- 37 fixed penalty notices were issued for coronavirus regulation breaches in 2020.
- Fixed penalty notices are not technically 'on the spot' fines as officers cannot demand instant payment.
Data Disclosed
- 144
- 131
- 31/03/2020
- 18/12/2020
- 37
- 2020
- 2021-01-27
- 2021-01-29
- 1649413
Original Request
Please can you confirm the following: 1. What is the total number of persons arrested in the IOM during 2020 for breach of any Coronavirus Regulations? 2. What is the total number of fixed penalty notices (on the spot fines) issued by the IOM Constabulary during 2020 for breach of any Coronavirus Regulations. Thank you
Data Tables (1)
Full Response Text
Isle of Man Constabulary Freedom of Information Police Headquarters Dukes Avenue Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4RG
Our ref: 1649413 28 January 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 27 January 2021 and which states:
"Please can you confirm the following: 1. What is the total number of persons arrested in the IOM during 2020 for breach of any Coronavirus Regulations? 2. What is the total number of fixed penalty notices (on the spot fines) issued by the IOM Constabulary during 2020 for breach of any Coronavirus Regulations. Thank you"
Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you. 1. What is the total number of persons arrested in the IOM during 2020 for breach of any Coronavirus Regulations? During 2020 (the first in the year was on 31/03/2020 and the last prior to end of 2020 on 18/12/2020) 144 arrests were made of 131 individuals for breaches of coronavirus regulations (defined as detentions which included at least one COVID-19 arrest reason). 2. What is the total number of fixed penalty notices(on the spot fines), issued by the IOM Constabulary during 2020 for breach of any Coronavirus Regulations? During 2020 37 fixed penalty notices were issued for breaches of Coronavirus Regulations. These are not technically on the spot fines but there is a payment option but it is not “on the spot” i.e. officers cannot demand payment instantly.
Please quote the reference number 1649413 in any future communications.
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