It's becoming a test. How long will people put up with crap like this before they say, "Enough!" and just ignore these sorts of edicts?
Uwe: Really? Shirley not a serious suggestion??
I hope a local UK forum member will correct me if I'm wrong, but as I understand - citizens of that country are perfectly free to say "Enough" at any time and leave the community that remains oppressed under the jack-boot of tyranny (because there can be no other reason for the UK PM to impose lock-down restrictions than his secret desire to subjugate the populous during the Christmas period)!!
However, if the "Enough" say-ers are such that their conviction is not sufficient for them to leave the community, they face a regime of fines. That's precisely why the fines are there - to identify those that believe that COVID restrictions=tyanny and yet they remain in the community to enjoy its benefits!
So, a very simple choice for those that believe that COVID restrictions = tyranny; comply with the rule-of-law and continue to enjoy the benefits of living in the community - or, have the courage of their convictions and find a community elsewhere that shares their views. Unfortunately, in matters of community cross infection where the actions of one affect the health of all - individuals can not be allowed to practice their own countervailing strategies.
Of course the other option is a revolution - a tad extreme perhaps, but these are interesting times!!
Don