ITV News published this video item, entitled “Calls for Covid fine ‘amnesty’ as thousands remain unpaid | ITV News” – below is their description.
Lawyers are calling for an amnesty on lockdown fines, as figures obtained by ITV News reveal that tens of thousands remain unpaid.
In total, 124,771 fines had been issued up to October of this year for violation of pandemic rules.
But almost half – 54,122 – were not paid, totalling £16.7 million in fines.
Some individuals owe more than £10,000, with their cases pursued through the courts and via bailiffs.
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