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Tagged with covid-19 united-kingdom
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Does a company’s T&C or their house rules supersede law and is asking private health status (including the request to wear a mask) an offence?
In January 2022 I used an airline to fly from UK to Spain. As soon as I boarded, I made myself comfortable and ready to sleep as I had no opportunity to do so the night before. I took my mask off as I ...
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Is "Official guidance" actually supported by UK statute law?
In the UK, I want to know whether a government publication marked "Official Guidance" has any weight in statute law; and if so, which law(s)?
Specifically, I am referring to the following ...
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Legal basis for remaining face mask mandate in the NHS, UK
In the UK, all legal mask mandates have been dropped. However from what I understand, they are still required “in healthcare settings”. This could be in a hospital, doctor’s surgery or a pharmacy.
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School Online Lessons
I go to a private school but I am funded by the council and I had covid a few weeks ago and they refused to give online lesson because "that is not what we do" is that true? Also to note is ...
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Contradiction in UK law respect to PCR tests
In the regulations updated on November 30th, Scotland emits a document which explains some rules for entering the country, named regulation 14, from which I copy an extract:
(9) The requirements of ...
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How to force a UK company General Meeting to be held
Because of Covid-19 lockdown, the UK government passed emergency legislation in 2020 to allow companies to hold virtual general meetings and vote electronically.
The Annual General Meeting is required ...
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How is 'severe distress' defined in UK Coronavirus regulations?
The The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) Regulations 2020, Part 2, Regulation 3 states:
(1) No person may, without reasonable excuse, enter or ...
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End of tenancy and COVID notice period
I'm in England, UK. I own a flat which I rent out, and live elsewhere with my girlfriend. We broke up and I need to go back to my flat. Under COVID law, I need to give 6 months' notice to my tenants, ...
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Can I visit my partner, according to current restrictions in the UK?
I currently live 10+ miles apart from my partner. I do not go indoors with them, I as I walk around their neighbourhood and chat with them, all the while wearing a mask and attempting to keep distance ...
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Can a UK employer legally require someone to stay home if they pose a significant risk of harm to others?
I'm thinking of this in the context of the current debate about coronavirus vaccine certificates, but I think the question is wider and I don't want to limit it to just that.
Suppose an existing long ...
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Being Billed for Services Not Rendered During Lockdown (UK, 2020)
My accommodation for the 2019/20 academic year included certain housekeeping benefits---these are in-built into the price, not billed separately.
The exactly details are not so important, but the UK ...
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Are hot drinks legally classed as a picnic in the UK?
Recently, two women going for a walk in the UK were told by the police that the hot drinks they brought with them were classed as a picnic (note that going for a picnic is illegal in the current ...
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If I warn British Airways that carrying me would break government orders, would they have any legal obligation to serve me a banning notice+refund?
I am not allowed to travel from London to my mum in Inverness for Christmas by UK government order (see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home):
"If you live in a Tier 4 area, you must ...
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Are UK Tier 4 rules law?
In spite of recent communication from the Government, I have not seen any statutory instruments pass Parliament referencing Tier 4.
Some speculation implies a vote will take place in January, but as ...
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Intentional covid transmission - attempted murder?
This was mentioned in comments under Criminal transmission of COVID-19? Knowingly exposing vulnerable individuals however, my question involves UK law and a more direct, intentional act that could not ...
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