Coronavirus legislation approved 14 December 2021

 

 

Update 27 January 2022 - many restrictions imposed by Regulations were removed at the end of 26 January 2022 - see Law and Lawyers: Covid restrictions ~ legal changes ~ need for caution remains (obiterj.blogspot.com).

The remainder of this post is retained for historical purposes.

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Original post - 

On 14 December, the House of Commons approved the following Regulations:

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (legislation.gov.uk) - [SI 2021/1400]

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) (No.6) Regulations 2021 - [SI 2021/1415]

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021 - [SI 2021/1416)

See the debate at HANSARD

Guidance has also been issued - 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/carrying-out-mandatory-covid-19-status-checks-at-your-venue-or-event

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-coronavirus-covid-19-status-to-work-at-venues-or-events-operating-covid-19-status-checks