British officials have begun receiving fines for violating Covid-19 regulations, the British television network Sky News reported today, days after the police announced that initially 20 fines will be served, after the completion of an investigation into the crowning parties on Downing Street.
Sky News reported that the fines were related to a farewell party held on June 18, 2020 at the Cabinet Office, a building in the heart of government property linked to the offices and residence of Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Downing Street.
According to the British television network, the first of these fines amount to 50 pounds. Officials were not named.
The incident was one of 12 that police investigated, based on information that came into its possession following an internal government investigation, which found that the British Prime Minister’s staff was enjoying a party with alcohol.
It is recalled that the Metropolitan Police stated that they will impose 20 fines on people who attended a party during the lockdown in Downing Street and in Whitehall.
In January, an investigation was launched into 12 cases of breach of the coronavirus restrictions in 2020 and 2021.
Its representative With Police said: “The investigation into allegations of breach of COVID-19 in Whitehall and Downing Street has progressed to the point where the first fines will be imposed by the ACRO Criminal Record Office. »
“The ACRO Criminal Record Office will then be responsible for issuing the sentences.”
Police said that with further evidence to be evaluated “further references to ACRO could be made”.
It is recalled that the officers asked about 100 Downing Street and Whitehall staff to complete questionnaires as part of the survey – under the name Operation Hillman.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson received his own questionnaire on 11 February. He is said to have participated in 6 parties.
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