Claim: If you challenge someone not wearing a face mask you can be held personally liable for a summary offence under equality laws and could be subject to a fine of up to £9,000.
Fact-check: Fake government guidance is wrong about face masks and equality laws - Full Fact
Verdict: while the government advises that members of the public should not challenge someone who is not wearing a face covering, doing so does not constitute a criminal offence.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sarah Turnnidge
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00