Fiction: You must test positive for Covid-19 in order to be asked to isolate, but track and trace doesn’t yet have force of law. (Update: see post Self-isolation regulations (and ‘close contact’)) Law: The Coronavirus Act 2020 gives powers of detention for screening and assessment for 48 hours, for isolation for up to 14 days …
Fiction: Cinemas, theatres, concert halls and bingo halls are not yet allowed to reopen. Law: The government has been sure not to tell anyone, but when quietly at 00:01am on 4th July the government revoked the lockdown restrictions in almost their entirety and replaced them with a “No. 2” set by the same title, it …
Cinemas, theatres, concert and bingo halls CAN ALL OPEN Read More »
Fiction: Brass bands, orchestras and every other large group of 30 or more people are still unable to get together to rehearse. Law: Brass bands and orchestras can now rehearse in England. Gatherings of up to 30 people, including musicians, are allowed anywhere in England unless there is a specific prohibition. Under the new law …
Fiction: The government has closed the schools. Law: It may be a while before we know what the law is here. In response to businessman Simon Dolan’s judicial review application which, bizarrely, may not be heard for a few months yet, the government has confirmed it did not direct closure of the schools. It says …
If the government didn’t direct schools to close, who did? Read More »
Fiction: A government can close schools and restrict freedoms whenever it thinks it is best for the country. Law: The government must, like everyone, act within the law. Ministers’ powers may be wide but they are not without limits. If the powers aren’t wide enough, they need to go through Parliament to ask for more. …
