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IoM Covid jail sentences 'the envy' of neighbouring jurisdictions

Monday, 14 December 2020 12:49

Home Affairs Minister praises Manx public's approach to restrictions

Jail sentences for those who broke coronavirus restrictions are the envy of some of our Irish Sea neighbours.

That's from Home Affairs Minister Graham Cregeen, who says the Manx public dealt well with the rules put in place to tackle the spread of Covid-19.

The Island's use of custodial sentences received media coverage in the UK after a group of visiting welders were jailed.

But Mr Cregeen insists it's been the right approach:

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