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Covid 19 - What you need to know -The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps) (England) Regulations 2021
The Government have now published new Regulations to facilitate the ‘Road Map’ for England previously outline by the Prime Minister. The Regulations, a copy of which can be found here, will be debated in Parliament tomorrow (Thursday ...
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Covid 19 England :Updated Guidance for Covid security and re opening
Today a series of updated Guidance documents have been issued covering: Hotels and other guest accommodation, Performing arts, and The Visitor Economy. The changes relate to: New shorter format focussing on actions to make your workplace COVI...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Pavement Licence Relaxations Extended
In a letter from Robert Jenrick (minister of Housing, Communities and Local Government) to Leaders of Local Authorities on Friday (5th March) the Minister announced plans to extend the life of certain relaxations for businesses for up to 12 months...
New Consultation | Protect Duty - Martyn's Law
The Home Office have today launched a new consultation entitled ‘Protect Duty’ but may more commonly be known as Martyn’s law. Martyn Hett was amongst those who tragically died following a terrorist attack at the Manchester Aren...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Roadmap to reopening be announced on 22nd February
The Government has indicated that the Prime Minister will set out a date for when pubs and restaurants can reopen when he announces the plan for ending lockdown in a speech on Monday, 22nd February. Reports in the media including by Propel state ...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Prison sentence for Covid breaches (Peabody Trust v Offomah)
It is thought that the civil case of Peabody Trust v Offomah may be the first custodial sentence issued for Covid breaches. By way of background, in April 2020 the Defendant was subjected to a civil injunction, “which provided for the stand...
Covid 19 - What you need to know - Scotland Increase Restrictions
The Scottish Government has further strengthened restrictions in Scotland in order to stem the increase in Covid Infections. In a statement announcing the new restrictions the First Minister stated: “The situation we face in relation to th...