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26 July 2021
Categories: Legal News , Covid-19
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LNB news: Committee publishes report examining coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations

The Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments has published its First Special Report of 2021–22, which sets out recurring themes the Committee found when considering the statutory instruments that addressed the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Lexis®Library update: The themes concerned rule of law issues around sub-delegation powers in coronavirus related instruments, the lack of clarity in criminal offences, the lacking distinction between guidance and the law and the lack of notice of legislation before it was imposed. This can be remedied by publishing drafts in advance. The report also stated that temporary provisions should not be made permanent without careful consideration.

Source: Rule of law themes from the scrutiny of COVID-19 Regulations

Categories: Legal News , Covid-19
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