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Coronavirus Scotland: Police granted new lockdown powers to prosecute Scots

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Scots police now have powers to prosecute or fine people who are not following social distancing measures introduced earlier this week.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said new regulations will come into force as early as later today. If people do not comply with these they could be "liable to an on-the-spot fine and, ultimately, if necessary, prosecuted", Sturgeon said.

She stressed she hoped they will not have to be used, adding: "They are there to make sure we can ensure the right things are done to help us delay the spread of the virus. "I completely recognise how unusual and out of character these regulations are." The First Minister added: "Ultimately this is about saving lives. "This will get harder with every day that passes, to

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