These Regulations make additional temporary restrictions and requirements in response to the serious and imminent threat to public health posed by the incidence and spread of coronavirus in Scotland. They make provision for the areas specified in regulation 2 (“the protected area”) and for the rest of Scotland. They expire at 6 a.m. on 26 October 2020. The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (“the 2020 Regulations”) re suspended during the life of these Regulations.

The Regulations replicate the restrictions and requirements provided for under the 2020 Regulations and make additional temporary measures. Part 2 makes provision which applies to the protected area only. Part 3 makes provision which applies outwith the protected area in Scotland. Parts 1, 4 , 5 and 6 make provision applicable to the whole of Scotland.

Part 2 requires the closure of licensed hospitality premises with the exception of cafes and require the closure of specific venues and make restrictions in respect of certain indoor activities.

Part 3 makes provision to require the closure of hospitality venues between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. and prohibits the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises.

Parts 4, 5 and 6 make provision on gatherings, face coverings and enforcement.