This is interesting. People are leaving hotel quarantine after Red List emptied - govt telling them not to and that details of "early release" (nb the govt denies this is detention but hey ho) coming later.
But regulations don't allow for early release
legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1434…
But regulations don't allow for early release
legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1434…
There is also this - appears to be an intention to realise. This is legally complicated unless there is a law change - I suppose everyone could be designated a "relevant person" by the Secretary of State who will then direct them to isolate at home. But not straightforward
Actually, I'm not sure the Secretary of State has the power to designate people as relevant persons unless they fall within one of the express categories in Schedule 11 to the regulations. And "the minister has told me I can leave" isn't a listed reason for leaving quarantine
Obviously, if the Secretary of State for Health announces everyone can leave hotel quarantine the police shouldn't attempt enforcement and travellers would probably have a "reasonable excuse" for leaving if they are charged. But this should be done within the regs not randomly
People can apparently leave hotel quarantine tomorrow afternoon once they have tested negative. I don't know what the legal basis for this is. Maybe there isn't one! bbc.co.uk/news/business-…
That fits with my interpretation - glad to hear they are going to lay legislation as otherwise would potentially put people in breach of the law
https://twitter.com/danbloom1/status/1471164926945333261?s=20
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