Today the NGO Liberty has published its proposal for a new legislative framework to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic: their Coronavirus (Rights and Support) Bill. They propose that such a Bill would replace the Coronavirus Act 2020, which comes up for renewal at the end of March. While the proposed new Bill is expansive in … Continue reading “A New Coronavirus Committee for Westminster?”
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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”