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 lockdown is still on and guidelines must be followed Law: Unreported by the media, quietly at 00:01am on 4th July the government revoked the lockdown restrictions in almost entirety and replaced with a “No. 2” set by the same title but far reduced. Since 4th July, a list of businesses required to close …
Fiction: Guidance on social distancing and other restrictions must be applied equally to everyone. Law: Applying restrictions and rules equally to everyone – enforced queuing, closing toilet facilities, restricting use of lifts, insistence on wearing masks etc – will result in unlawful discrimination, most obviously against citizens with disabilities. Discrimination laws under the Equality Act …
Disability discrimination – some common decency, please. Read More »
Fiction: There is something unlawful about thousands of people going to the same beach. Law: There is no law preventing anyone going to the beach and no law requiring social distancing when you get there. To deal with simple point first and answering the cry “what about social distancing?”, this is guidance only, not law. …
Fiction: Consumers have to bear the cost of lockdown equally. Law: Businesses can charge higher prices to consumers who want social distancing and other Covid ‘safety’ measures. Equally, they can offer lower prices and ‘fast pass’ queues or opening hours for those who do not. This is the common law position in England and Wales. …
