The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 45C(1), (3)(c), (4)(d), 45F(2) and 45P of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 M1.
These Regulations are made in response to the serious and imminent threat to public health which is posed by the incidence and spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in England.
The Secretary of State considers that the restrictions and requirements imposed by these Regulations are proportionate to what they seek to achieve, which is a public health response to that threat.
In accordance with section 45R of that Act the Secretary of State is of the opinion that, by reason of urgency, it is necessary to make this instrument without a draft having been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
Citation, commencement, application and interpretationF11.
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Revocation and saving2.
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business Closure) (England) Regulations 2020 M2 (the “first Regulations”) are revoked.
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Notwithstanding the revocation of the first Regulations, they continue in force in relation to any offence committed under the first Regulations before these Regulations came into force.
(3)
A designation made in exercise of powers conferred by regulation 4(1) and (2) of the first Regulations is to be treated as it had been made in the exercise of powers conferred by regulations 8(12)(a)(iv) and 11 of these Regulations.
The emergency period and review of need for restrictionsF13.
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Requirement to close premises and businesses during the emergencyF14.
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Further restrictions and closures during the emergency periodF15.
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Restrictions on movementF16.
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Restrictions on gatheringsF17.
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Linked householdsF17A.
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Enforcement of requirementF18.
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Offences and penaltiesF19.
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Fixed penalty noticesF110.
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ProsecutionsF111.
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ExpiryF112.
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Department for Health and Social Care
F1SCHEDULE 1Underlying Medical Conditions
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SCHEDULE 2Businesses subject to restrictions or closure
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PART 2
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F7PART 3
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(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations require the closure of businesses selling food or drink for consumption on the premises, and businesses listed in Part 2 of Schedule 2, to protect against the risks to public health arising from coronavirus, except for limited permitted uses. Restrictions are imposed on businesses listed in Part 3 of Schedule 2, which are permitted to remain open. The Regulations also prohibit anyone leaving the place where they live without reasonable excuse, and ban public gatherings of more than two people. The closures and restrictions last until they are terminated by a direction given by the Secretary of State.
The need for these restrictions must be reviewed by the Secretary of State every 21 days, with the first review taking place by 15th April 2020.
No impact assessment has been prepared for these Regulations.