Parliamentary briefing
Coronavirus Act 2020
Published: 24 September 2020
Last updated: 24 September 2020
What countries does this apply to?
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
What this Act covers
The Coronavirus Act 2020 put laws in place for emergency measures in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Why we were involved
The legislation introduced a range of emergency measures that had significant equality and human rights implications.
Our recommendations
We advised that the emergency provisions should be:
- proportionate and measured
- rooted in science and the law
- subject to review and with clear end points
- flexible to specific needs and remain open to challenge
We also recommended that the effect on equality and human rights must be measured to make sure that any negative outcomes are addressed.
Document downloads
Coronavirus Act six-month review briefing (September 2020)
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Coronavirus Bill briefing Scottish Parliament (March 2020)
DOCX, 70.62 KB
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Published:
24 September 2020
Last updated:
24 September 2020