UK braces for long weekend of illegal events
With a long bank holiday weekend looming, authorities have warned they will issue stronger penalties for those caught organising unlawful raves
News By IQ | 28 August 2020
Police, local authorities and industry associations have warned would-be party promoters against organising illegal gatherings in the UK this long weekend, after the government announced tougher fines for those found to be facilitating “the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions”.
Britain’s home secretary, Priti Patel, announced earlier this week that anyone who organises an illegal rave, unlicensed music event or any other “unlawful” gathering of more than 30 people could be liable for a fine of £10,000.
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