Is this breaking the law ?

[Mr Ripple]

i don’t think this is common sense. you linked to an article reporting a sledging injury. i could link to thousands of articles about injuries and deaths of cyclists. and even more people are injured or die while walking.

it seems to me that the nhs is unlikely to be overwhelmed by a surge in sledge related injuries.

Of course its common sense but as they say the trouble with common sense is that its not that common.

Maybe lock down in Scotland is different but this is what it means in England.

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19035141.rules-state-going-sledging-lockdown/

WITH heavy snow falling across parts of Hampshire today, many people will be wondering if they are allowed to go out and enjoy it during lockdown.

Here, we look at what you can and can’t do in the snow.

The Department for Health was previously asked by ITV if people are allowed to have snowball fights or go sledging, and it responded to say: “It is against the law to meet socially with family or friends unless they are in your support bubble.

“You can only leave your home to exercise, and not for the purpose of recreation or leisure (eg a picnic or social meeting).

“This should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.”

The government states that this is what counts as exercise:

You can exercise in a public outdoor place:

· by yourself

· with the people you live with

· with your support bubble (if you are legally permitted to form one)

· in a childcare bubble where providing childcare

· or, when on your own, with 1 person from another household


Public outdoor places include:

· parks, beaches, countryside accessible to the public, forests

· public gardens (whether or not you pay to enter them)

· the grounds of a heritage site

· playground

What about travelling to exercise?

The rules issued by the government state:

You should minimise time spent outside your home, but you can leave your home to exercise.

This should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.

So, if you stick to the rules by staying within your household or support bubble, you are with a maximum of one person from another household (at a social distance), and you have only travelled to a local area – it would seem that enjoying the snow today is permitted.

 

[Mr Ripple]

Does this look like common sense?

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weat...-video-social-distancing-lockdown-UK-rules-vn

 

[JohnnyAce]

Nope, that's just daft

 

[Phat Barstood]

Does this look like common sense?

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weat...-video-social-distancing-lockdown-UK-rules-vn

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This just breaks my heart. Assuming that the photograph is from this week then it's one of the main reasons the nay Sayers spout their shite about how lockdowns don't work. Lockdowns only work if people follow the guidelines.
Those who moan about losing their freedoms have only themselves to blame.It was only a guideline to wear masks inside in public places or in supermarkets for months but became law due to non conformance.
It's bloody law now which means it has to be repealed by law.#FCUKWITS

 

[Mr Ripple]

This just breaks my heart. Assuming that the photograph is from this week then it's one of the main reasons the nay Sayers spout their shite about how lockdowns don't work. Lockdowns only work if people follow the guidelines.
Those who moan about losing their freedoms have only themselves to blame.It was only a guideline to wear masks inside in public places or in supermarkets for months but became law due to non conformance.
It's bloody law now which means it has to be repealed by law.#FCUKWITS

It was at Primrose Hill yesterday.

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weat...-video-social-distancing-lockdown-UK-rules-vn

 

[Enoch]

or mother and 2 kids getting exercise ?
Some Karen reported them to the police.

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The health secretary clips play rugby in the park and that was deemed fine.

Like I say this level of double standards is why people ignore the advice given to stay In.

If the government followed the rules as we are meant to , less people would see the hypocricy of it all

 

[zouzounaki]

So, is it breaking the law though no ?

we can’t comment as none of us are legal experts. try calling the fag polis.

 

[andipandi]

Does this look like common sense?

https://www.express.co.uk/news/weat...-video-social-distancing-lockdown-UK-rules-vn

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If that is not an old stock photo, both the Daily Express and Daily Fail have used that image today, fuck them, they make shit up, just to rile people.

How about this bunch of people, is that right to do, during lockdown?

 

[abujeee]

@zouzounaki So, after 6 pages of comments we collectively reach the conclusion that we can’t comment ....lmao

 

[zouzounaki]

Of course its common sense but as they say the trouble with common sense is that its not that common.

Maybe lock down in Scotland is different but this is what it means in England.

https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/19035141.rules-state-going-sledging-lockdown/

WITH heavy snow falling across parts of Hampshire today, many people will be wondering if they are allowed to go out and enjoy it during lockdown.

Here, we look at what you can and can’t do in the snow.

The Department for Health was previously asked by ITV if people are allowed to have snowball fights or go sledging, and it responded to say: “It is against the law to meet socially with family or friends unless they are in your support bubble.

“You can only leave your home to exercise, and not for the purpose of recreation or leisure (eg a picnic or social meeting).

“This should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.”

The government states that this is what counts as exercise:

You can exercise in a public outdoor place:

· by yourself

· with the people you live with

· with your support bubble (if you are legally permitted to form one)

· in a childcare bubble where providing childcare

· or, when on your own, with 1 person from another household


Public outdoor places include:

· parks, beaches, countryside accessible to the public, forests

· public gardens (whether or not you pay to enter them)

· the grounds of a heritage site

· playground

What about travelling to exercise?

The rules issued by the government state:

You should minimise time spent outside your home, but you can leave your home to exercise.

This should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.

So, if you stick to the rules by staying within your household or support bubble, you are with a maximum of one person from another household (at a social distance), and you have only travelled to a local area – it would seem that enjoying the snow today is permitted.

so it’s okay to go sledging, according to your article. aye?