@Barry *******

it's been Law since January lockdown The only difference is now they're about to introduce this ridiculous fine as part of new legislation more imo to frighten people

The problem with this legislation is it's totally subjective and open to interpretation So many grey areas if you have a valid legal reason and either an email or letter of invitation who's to say whether its genuine or fake and then worst scenario you get landed with a huge fine refuse to pay and end up in court Any solicitor worth their salt would have it dismissed The fine is simply a scaremongering tactic to deter people from flying to Europe One more thing if this declaration form were to be worth the paper its written on it would be mandatory to complete it electronically as with the Passenger locator form Absolute shambles of a Government

@Lisa *******************

I really think it's more of a deterrent In a couple of weeks imo this will all have died down although I ll carry the completed form in case I'm challenged but reckon the only people who may ask are the airline at check in

@Lisa *******************

fair enough but it's a grey area my point being how could they prove you weren't being truthful?I only mention this because I'm due to fly in April to see my girlfriend of 2 years visa is valid until April 30th everything booked so I have a dilemma?

@Lynnette ******

The problem with that Lynette is you could still be denied boarding although I do agree it's more of a deterrent than anything which will become clear in a week or two

@Lisa *******************

What about if you're going to Thailand to marry whereby you have to Firstly go to British embassy in Bangkok for a notation that you are free to marry then after thai translation a visit to the Thai ministry of foreign affairs to get approval It would therefore be for a wedding but where would the proof be Lisa Just curious as to your thoughts?

Sorry Abby should be this one

@Abby ********

I think the 72 hours is from test taken

@Abby ********

thanks for that I'm thinking about using Boots being somewhat isolated in Devon Good to see they show sample taken and test taken dates so I assume the important date is test taken