Threat of 10-year jail term for UK travellers who hide journeys 'disproportionate'

Backlash against government plans to jail those who conceal journeys from Covid hotspotsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTwo former Conservative attorneys general and backbench MPs have branded the government’s threat to impose 10-year jail sentences on travellers who try to conceal journeys from coronavirus hotspots as disproportionate and an abuse of power.Matt Hancock has announced a requirement for UK residents returning to England from 33 “red list” countries to pay £1,750 to quarantine for 10 days in government-designated hotels. The health secretary said on Tuesday those caught lying about their movements could be fined £10,000 or be jailed for 10 years. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/10/threat-of-10-year-jail-term-for-travellers-disproportionate-covid #coronavirus #infectious_diseases #world_news #uk_news #conservatives #politics