The UK has a multi-layered constitution, which raises questions of how powers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic have been divided across its four governments and parliaments. In this post, we outline how the emergency measures taken in response to the pandemic are affected by the UK’s broader constitutional settlement, devolution, and the policy decision … Continue reading “Devolution and Emergency Measures in Response to COVID-19”
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Protecting Parliament’s Place in the Announcement of Covid-Related Policies: New Restrictions announced in Scotland
On 4 January First Minister of Scotland (“FMS”) announced additional restrictions for mainland Scotland, which had been on level 4 restrictions. The FMS pointed out that these new restrictions imposed a “temporary lockdown”, with “a legal requirement to stay at home except for essential purposes”. The new regulations were made on 4 January under the … Continue reading “Protecting Parliament’s Place in the Announcement of Covid-Related Policies: New Restrictions announced in Scotland”
Le Mailloux v. France (ECtHR) and the importance parliamentary COVID-19 review
This week the European Court of Human Rights deemed inadmissible the first case that came before it relating to the rights-compliance of COVID-19 responses. In Le Mailloux v. France (application no. 18108/20) (press release) the Court held that the applicant, Le Mailloux, was not a ‘victim’ under Article 34 of the Convention and therefore was not … Continue reading “Le Mailloux v. France (ECtHR) and the importance parliamentary COVID-19 review”