Police in Sussex, England, arrested Nick Smith for handing out free soup at a local park. Police say the event violated a ban on gatherings of more than two people aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus. They noted that the participants weren’t practicing social distancing and some weren’t wearing masks.
Founded in 1968, Reason is the magazine of free minds and free markets. We produce hard-hitting independent journalism on civil liberties, politics, technology, culture, policy, and commerce. Reason exists outside of the left/right echo chamber. Our goal is to deliver fresh, unbiased information and insights to our readers, viewers, and listeners every day. Visit https://reason.com