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Police have issued a total of 46 fines to people violating face mask laws in England and Wales, new data has revealed.
Figures released by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) show the majority of these fines were handed out on public transport, with just eight given to people refusing to wear a face covering in a shop.
On June 15 face coverings became mandatory on public transport, and on July 24 it became a legal requirement to wear a face covering in shops and other enclosed indoor spaces.
Transport for London has reported high levels of compliance with the requirements. But supermarkets have said staff will not enforce the law as it puts them in a difficult position, and the Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file officers, has previously warned face mask rules would be “nigh on impossible for enforcement”.
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