π¨ The fifteenth & final report on non-devolved provisions of the Coronavirus Act (2020) has been published.
Since the last report, all temporary, non-devolved provisions in the Act have now expired or been
repealed. Apart from some 'permanent provisions' under the Act...contd.
Since the last report, all temporary, non-devolved provisions in the Act have now expired or been
repealed. Apart from some 'permanent provisions' under the Act...contd.
Although the majority of provisions have expired, specific powers remain in force under the Act & new primary legislation is required in order to repeal them.
We imagine this will be completed after the winter season has ended, i.e. by 31st March 2023.
We imagine this will be completed after the winter season has ended, i.e. by 31st March 2023.
(i.) Section 11 relating to continued indemnity cover for 'NHS clinical negligence'. Make of that what you will.
(ii.) Section 63, yet again the Govt are retaining these powers to make further provisions, if necessary, within the Act.
(ii.) Section 63, yet again the Govt are retaining these powers to make further provisions, if necessary, within the Act.
While #Scotland have introduced a new 'Recovery & Reform' Bill which amends their 2008 Public Health Act, Northern Ireland extended their powers by six months without a sitting Assembly.
https://twitter.com/org_scp/status/1574737510282022914
In summary, while it appears #England #Wales haven't extended powers, the Coronavirus Act (2020) remains on the statute book with other devolved admins continuing to use powers by virtue of Section 89 & 90(1)(2).
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