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lynx-
That situation I don't know enough about tbh as I haven't followed it.
Unfortunately, it is all a matter of degrees, in other areas/scandals I think some NI politicians really should have resigned. At least on coronavirus, there is some consensus you really should follow the letter of the law.
The spirit, well, we've had some issues.
Again, it is a matter of degree, am just scoring England lower on this atm with the whole Cummings Eye Test and other messes.
JWestland
In NI/Ireland/Scotland people get forced out by public opinion/other politicians.
Not in England alas. There isn't a parliamentary mechanism for politicians undermining confidence in health measures by being covidiots / going against the spirit of the law. Parties can discipline but in the case of the Conservative party clearly didn't.
Bar a good general strike, which is very hard in the UK both culturally and legally, not sure what can be done. Asking politely isn't working clearly.