UK Statutory Instrument
2020
United Kingdom
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (High) (England) Regulations 2020
These Regulations impose restrictions on gatherings and businesses in the areas specified in Schedule 2, where the local COVID-19 alert level is assessed as being high, and on gatherings elsewhere by persons living in the specified areas. The restrictions on businesses in the specified areas consist of limitations on the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, the imposition of restricted hours for certain businesses and closure of certain businesses in the specified areas.
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Schedules
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Paragraphs 4 and 5: further interpretation
General interpretation
Requirement to close premises and businesses
Restricted business and services for purposes of Part 2 of this Schedule
Exceptions from paragraph 12(1)
Restrictions on opening hours of businesses and services
Exceptions from paragraph 15(1)
Restrictions on service of food and drink for consumption on the premises
Restricted businesses and services for purposes of Part 3 of this Schedule
Participation in gatherings outdoors
Organisation or facilitation of gatherings
Exceptions in relation to indoor gatherings restricted by paragraph 1
Exceptions in relation to outdoor gatherings restricted by paragraph 2 and other gatherings restricted by paragraph 3
Linked households
Linked childcare household
Permitted organised gatherings and qualifying groups
The required precautions
Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020
Amendments of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Collection of Contact Details etc and Related Requirements) Regulations 2020
Amendments of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020
Revocations
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Interpretation
Tier 2 restrictions
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Review
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