Recommendation 16

There must be a comprehensive review of all FPNs issued under the coronavirus Regulations as soon as is feasible. We have significant concerns about the validity of the FPNs issued, the inadequacies of the review and appeal process, the size of the penalties, and the criminalisation of those who cannot afford to pay. It is also difficult to see why a breach of the coronavirus Regulations would be relevant to someone’s future employment prospects or ability to travel to certain countries. We recommend that consideration be given to removing convictions under the coronavirus Regulations from criminal records. (Paragraph 95) 36 The Government response to covid-19: fixed penalty notices Declaration of interests Lord Brabazon of Tara • No Interests declared Lord Dubs • No relevant interests to declare Lord Henley • No Interests declared Baroness Ludford • No relevant interests to declare Baroness Massey of Darwen • No relevant interests to declare Lord Singh of Wimbledon • No Interests declared The Government response to covid-19: fixed penalty notices 37