Well, I Think They're Knobs

And my point is proven...
So sad.

 

It's simple, really.

Read the law - that's what you must do.
Read the government's guidance - that's what the politicians would like you to do.

If you're a member of the police "service" - base your actions on the law.
If you're a member of the public - base your actions on whatever combination of law, guidance, and personal risk you're comfortable with.

THE LAW (all of England is in Tier 4) >> https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1374/contents

The word "local" does appear in the legislation, but only in combination with "authority" or "government".
The word "essential" can also be found, but never together with "journey".

You won't find "once a day" or "one hour" or "picnic" or "park bench" mentioned at all.

 

Dura lex sed lex

 

I knew I shouldn't use french letters to write my message.

 

Well a scotch egg is a substantial meal after all

 

I had a reply ready but yours is much better so I won't.

 

I think this proves your point nicely.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55620138

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-55625062

 

So when will Boris get his fine

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-55620138

Alfie

 

I think we know the answer to that one.

 

Isn't it funny how the police always find it difficult to understand the difference between "regulation" and "guidance", and always try to assume more "authority" over "civilians". They don't seem to understand that they are civilians.

I think I'll find it interesting on Wednesday if I get stopped while driving home from Aberdeen to West Yorkshire.

 

That's a long drive. I'd probably stop myself.

 

About 400 miles, up and down once a month. If I stop it's at Westmoreland - best services I've been to.

 

So if your working away.......
Where do you go for exercise?

 

Ona ZZR1200 you can do that run in 3 hours, though.

 

Kit Malthouse is the UK government's policing minister. He is reported in the Independent this morning to have said that Boris Johnson's bike ride to east London was within the rules, which say people can exercise but must do so in their local area.
But he said this may not always be the case, adding: "It depends where you are. Seven miles will be local in different areas and at different times."
So that makes everything clear then. (Some might say that it also depends on who you are.)

 

Did we really expect clarity from this lot?