2020 No. 1609 (W. 335)
The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) Regulations 2020
Approved in Senedd Cymru
Made
Laid before Senedd Cymru
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(3) and (4
M1The Welsh Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 45C(1) and (3), 45F(2) and 45P of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 .
These Regulations are made in response to the serious and imminent threat to public health which is posed by the incidence and spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Wales.
The Welsh Ministers consider that restrictions and requirements imposed by these Regulations are proportionate to what they seek to achieve, which is a public health response to that threat.
In accordance with section 45R of that Act the Welsh Ministers are of the opinion that, by reason of urgency, it is necessary to make this instrument without a draft having been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, Senedd Cymru.C1
1984 c. 22. Sections 45C, 45F and 45P were inserted by section 129 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14). The functions under these sections are conferred on “the appropriate Minister”. Under section 45T(6) of the 1984 Act the appropriate Minister, as respects Wales, is the Welsh Ministers.
PART 1Introduction, review and expiry
Title, application and coming into forceI11
1
The title of these Regulations is the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) Regulations 2020.
2
These Regulations apply in relation to Wales.
3
These Regulations, other than Part 6, come into force on F120 December 2020.
4
Part 6 comes into force on 23 December 2020.
ReviewI22
The Welsh Ministers must review the need for the restrictions and requirements imposed by these Regulations, and whether those restrictions and requirements are proportionate to what the Welsh Ministers seek to achieve by them—
a
by 7 January 2021;
b
at least once in the period from 8 January 2021 to 28 January 2021;
c
at least once in each subsequent period of 21 days.
ExpiryI33
These Regulations expire at the end of the day on F29530 May 2022.
PART 2Levels of restrictions on gathering, travelling, and on use of premises of businesses and services
Levels of restrictionsI44
1
Schedules 1 to 4 set out restrictions and requirements that may apply in an area in relation to—
a
gatherings;
b
organising events;
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d
the use of premises of specified businesses or services that are ordinarily open to the public.
2
The restrictions and requirements set out in Schedule 1 apply in relation to an Alert Level 1 area.
3
The restrictions and requirements set out in Schedule 2 apply in relation to an Alert Level 2 area.
4
The restrictions and requirements set out in Schedule 3 apply in relation to an Alert Level 3 area.
5
The restrictions and requirements set out in Schedule 4 apply in relation to an Alert Level 4 area.
6
Schedule 5 sets out which one of Schedules 1 to 4 apply to an area by specifying a level for that area.
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But Schedule 5 may provide that none of Schedules 1 to 4 apply to an area by specifying that no alert level applies to the area.
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In these Regulations—
a
an “Alert Level 1 area” is an area specified in the table in Schedule 5, where the table indicates it is an Alert Level 1 area;
b
an “Alert Level 2 area” is an area specified in the table in Schedule 5, where the table indicates it is an Alert Level 2 area;
c
an “Alert Level 3 area” is an area specified in the table in Schedule 5, where the table indicates it is an Alert Level 3 area;
d
an “Alert Level 4 area” is an area specified in the table in Schedule 5, where the table indicates it is an Alert Level 4 area.
F253PART 3Requirement to isolate etc.
Pt. 3 omitted (28.3.2022) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/388), regs. 1(2), 2(2) (with reg. 3)
F253CHAPTER 1Requirement to isolate etc. where person tests positive for coronavirus or has close contact with such person
Interpretation of PartF2535
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Requirement to isolate: adult with coronavirusF2536
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Requirement to isolate: child with coronavirusF2537
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Requirement to isolate after close contact: adultF2538
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Requirement to isolate after close contact: childF2539
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Requirement to isolate after close contact with person with Omicron variant: childF2539A
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Isolation requirements: general exceptionsF25310
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Transitional provision: isolation requirementsF25310A
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Transitional provision: isolation requirementsF25310B
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Transitional provision: isolation requirementsF25310C
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Transitional provision: isolation requirementsF25310D
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Isolation requirements: exception for participants in a testing schemeF25311
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Requirement to isolate: specific provision for people who are in Wales on 22 January 2021 and who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or the United Republic of Tanzania in the previous 10 daysF25311A
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Requirement to isolate: specific provision for people who are in Wales on 29 January 2021 and who have been in certain countries in the previous 10 daysF25311AA
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Isolation requirements: specific exception for people who have been in certain countriesF25311B
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Requirement on persons with responsibility for childrenF25312
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Withdrawing a notice which requires isolationF25313
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Withdrawing a notification that close contact was with person with Omicron variantF25313A
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F253CHAPTER 2Information
Power to use and disclose informationF25314
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F75PART 3ATravel restrictions etc.
Pt. 3A omitted (17.5.2021 at 6.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 10) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/583), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
Restriction on international travelF7514A
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International travel declaration formF7514B
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F283PART 4Taking preventative measures in regulated premises
Pt. 4 omitted (except reg 15(1)) (18.4.2022) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/450), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
Regulated premises F286...I515
1
For the purposes of these Regulations, the following are “regulated premises”—
a
premises of businesses or services listed in Schedule 7, to the extent that that the public have or are permitted access to the premises;
b
a vehicle used to provide a public transport service;
c
other premises where work is being carried out.
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Requirement to take all reasonable measures to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirusF28316
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Specific measures applicable to licensed premisesF23616ZA
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Specific measures applicable to retail premisesF23716ZB
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Specific measures applicable to F178specified hospitality and entertainment venues and premises at which specified events are heldF24316A
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Specific measures applicable to licensed premisesF16917
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Specific measures applicable to retail premisesF17017A
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Guidance about taking reasonable measuresF28318
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F254PART 4ATaking preventative measures when election campaigning
Pt. 4A omitted (28.3.2022) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/388), regs. 1(2), 2(3) (with reg. 3)
Requirement to take all reasonable measures to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus when election campaigningF25418A
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F238PART 4BRequirement to work from home where practicable
Pt. 4B omitted (28.1.2022 at 6.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/83), regs. 1(2), 2(5)
Requirement to work from home where practicableF23818B
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PART 5Face coverings
Requirement to wear face covering on public transportF25519
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Requirement to wear face covering in certain indoor public placesI620
1
A person (“P”) must wear a face covering in indoor public areas of F252—
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h
premises used for the provision of medical, health or dental services, audiology, chiropody, chiropractor, osteopath, optometry, physiotherapy or acupuncture services, or other medical or health services including services relating to mental health;
i
premises used for the provision of a social care service, including care home services,, secure accommodation services, residential family centre services and adult day care services;
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But this is not required—
a
where P is a child under the age of 11;
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b
where P has a reasonable excuse not to wear a face covering, as to which see paragraph (3).
3
The circumstances in which P has a reasonable excuse to not wear a face covering include—
a
where P is unable to put on, wear or remove a face covering because of a physical or mental illness or impairment, or a disability (within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010);
b
where P is undertaking an activity and wearing a face covering during that activity may be considered to be a risk to P's health;
c
where P has to remove the face covering to communicate with a person who has difficulty communicating (in relation to speech, language or otherwise);
d
where P has to remove the face covering in order to avoid harm or injury, or the risk of harm or injury, to P or others;
e
where P is at the premises to avoid injury, or to escape a risk of harm, and does not have a face covering;
f
where P has to remove the face covering to—
i
take medication;
ii
eat or drink, where reasonably necessary;
g
where P is asked to remove the face covering by an enforcement officer;
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in relation to premises described in paragraph (1)(i), where P is resident in the premises.
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Paragraph (1) does not apply—
a
when the public do not have access to the premises;
b
where P is in premises where food or drink is sold, or otherwise provided, for consumption on the premises.
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For the purposes of F249paragraph (3A)(b), where—
a
a business (“business A”) sells, or otherwise provides, food or drink for consumption on the business premises,
b
business A forms part of a larger business (“business B”), and
c
business B also carries on its business on the premises, but does not sell, or otherwise provide, food or drink for consumption on those premises,
P is to be treated as being in premises where food or drink is sold, or otherwise provided, for consumption on the premises only where P is in the part of the premises at which business A carries on its business.
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For the purposes of paragraph (1)(i), a “social care service” has the same meaning as a “regulated service” in section 2(1) of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.
Guidance about requirements to wear face coveringsF25921
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F176PART 6Provision of education in school
Pt. 6 omitted (28.8.2021) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 16) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/970), regs. 1(2), 2(5)
Provision of education in school to certain pupils when school premises are closedF17622
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Failure to comply with regulation 22F17623
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Interpretation of this PartF17624
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PART 7Enforcement
Enforcement officersI725
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2
For the purposes of regulations F78... F26020, 27 to 29, 31 to 34, 36 and 47, an “enforcement officer” means—
a
a constable,
b
a police community support officer,
c
a person designated by—
i
the Welsh Ministers, or
ii
a local authority,
for the purposes of these Regulations (but see paragraph (3)), or
d
a person designated by the Welsh Ministers or a local authority under—
i
regulation 10(11)(c) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 M2 as a relevant person (within the meaning given by that regulation),
ii
regulation 17(1) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2020 for the purposes of those Regulations,
iii
regulation 21(2) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2020 for the purposes of those Regulations, or
iv
under regulation 25(2) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 4) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
(but see paragraph (3)).
3
A person designated by a local authority may exercise an enforcement officer's functions only—
a
in relation to a contravention (or alleged contravention) of a requirement in—
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ii
paragraph 7(1) F41... of Schedule 1,
iii
paragraph 7(1) F42... of Schedule 2,
iv
paragraph 7(1), 8(1) or F439(1) of Schedule 3, or
v
paragraph 7(1), 8(1), 9(1) F4, 10(1) or 11(3) of Schedule 4, or
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Enforcement of requirement to take preventative measuresF29026
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Compliance noticesI827
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An enforcement officer may give a compliance notice to a person if the officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the person is contravening a requirement in—
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b
paragraph 7(1) F44... of Schedule 1,
c
paragraph 7(1) F45... of Schedule 2,
d
paragraph 7(1), 8(1) or F469(1) of Schedule 3, or
e
paragraph 7(1), 8(1), 9(1) F3, 10(1) or 11(3) of Schedule 4.
2
A compliance notice may specify measures that the person to whom it is given must take as soon as is reasonably practicable so as to prevent that person from continuing to contravene the requirement.
Powers of removal and dispersal: gatherings and being away from homeI928
1
Paragraph (2) applies where an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person is participating in a gathering in a private dwelling in contravention of—
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c
paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 3, or
d
paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 4.
2
The enforcement officer may—
a
direct the gathering to disperse;
b
if the officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that the person does not live at the dwelling—
i
direct the person to leave the dwelling;
ii
remove the person from the dwelling.
3
Paragraph (4) applies where an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person is participating in a gathering in a place other than a private dwelling in contravention of—
a
paragraph 2(1) F180... of Schedule 1,
b
paragraph 2(1) F226... of Schedule 2,
c
paragraph 2(1) or F473(1) of Schedule 3, or
d
paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 4.
4
The enforcement officer may—
a
direct the gathering to disperse;
b
direct the person to leave the place where the gathering is taking place;
c
remove the person from that place.
5
Where an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person is away from the place where the person is living in contravention of paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 4, the officer may—
a
direct the person to return to the place where the person is living;
b
remove the person to that place.
Powers relating to travel restrictionsF7929
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Powers relating to contravention of isolation requirementF26330
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Powers relating to offence of possessing false or misleading evidence relating to vaccination or coronavirus test resultsF24430A
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Powers relating to eventsI1031
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Paragraph (2) applies where an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person (“P”) is—
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b
involved in organising an event in contravention of (or which the officer considers likely to be in contravention of) paragraph 4 of Schedule 1, paragraph 4 of Schedule 2, F48paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 or paragraph 4 of Schedule 4.
2
The enforcement officer may—
a
direct P to follow such instructions as the officer considers necessary in order to stop the event;
b
remove P from the location of the event;
c
direct any person to leave the event;
d
remove any person from the event;
e
where the event has not started—
i
direct P to follow such instructions as the officer considers necessary in order to stop the event from taking place;
ii
remove P from the proposed location of the event.
3
Where an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a person (“P”) is involved in organising an event authorised under paragraph 5 of Schedule 1, paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 F49, paragraph 6 of Schedule 3F22... or paragraph 5 of Schedule 4 which the officer considers is being held in contravention of a requirement, restriction or other condition specified in relation to the authorisation, the officer may—
a
direct P to follow such instructions as the officer considers necessary in order to secure compliance with the requirement, restriction or other condition;
b
direct P to follow such instructions as the officer considers necessary in order to stop the event;
c
remove P from the location of the event;
d
direct any person to leave the event;
e
remove any person from the event.
Enforcement of face covering requirementsI1132
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3
Where an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that a person is contravening (or is about to contravene) regulation 20(1), the officer may—
a
direct the person not to enter the premises;
b
remove the person from the premises.
Enforcement: childrenI1233
1
Where an enforcement officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that a person (“P”) in respect of whom the officer may exercise a power under this Part is a child accompanied by an individual (“I”) who has responsibility for P—
a
the officer may direct I to take such action in respect of P as the officer considers appropriate, and
b
I must, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure that P complies with any direction or instruction given by the officer to P.
2
For the purposes of paragraph (1), I has responsibility for a child if I—
a
has custody or charge of the child for the time being, or
b
has parental responsibility for the child.
Power of entryI1334
1
An enforcement officer may enter premises, if the officer—
a
has reasonable grounds for suspecting that a requirement imposed by these Regulations is being, has been or is about to be contravened on the premises, and
b
considers it necessary to enter the premises for the purpose of ascertaining whether the requirement is being, has been or is about to be contravened.
2
An enforcement officer entering premises in accordance with paragraph (1) may take such other persons, equipment and materials onto the premises as appears to the officer to be appropriate.
3
An enforcement officer entering premises in accordance with paragraph (1)—
a
if asked by a person on the premises, must show evidence of the officer's identity and outline the purpose for which the power is exercised;
b
if the premises are unoccupied or the occupier is temporarily absent, must leave the premises as effectively secured against unauthorised entry as when the officer found them.
4
An enforcement officer may enter premises which are wholly or mainly used as a private dwelling only if the enforcement officer is a constable.
Power of police to conduct road checksI1435
1
For the purposes of this regulation, a “road check” means the exercise in a locality of the power conferred by section 163 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 M3 in such a way as to stop, during the period for which the exercise of that power in that locality continues, all vehicles or vehicles selected by any criterion.
2
A constable may conduct a road check for the purpose of ascertaining whether a vehicle is carrying a person who the constable reasonably believes—
a
has committed, or
b
intends to commit,
an offence under these Regulations.
3
A road check must be authorised by a constable of the rank of superintendent or above.
4
But a road check may be authorised by a constable below that rank if the constable considers it necessary as a matter of urgency.
5
A constable may authorise a road check if the constable has reasonable grounds to believe that a person referred to in paragraph (2) is, or is about to be, in the locality in which vehicles would be stopped.
6
An authorisation must be in writing and must specify—
a
the locality in which vehicles are to be stopped;
b
the period, not exceeding 7 days, during which the road check may take place;
c
whether the road check is to be conducted—
i
continuously throughout the period, or
ii
at particular times during the period (in which case the authorisation must specify those times);
d
the name of the constable giving the authorisation.
7
Where a road check is authorised under paragraph (4)—
a
the period specified in paragraph (6)(b) may not exceed 2 days;
b
the constable giving the authorisation must, as soon as is reasonably practicable after giving it, inform a constable of the rank of superintendent or above that it has been given.
8
A constable of the rank of superintendent or above may give authorisation in writing for a road check to continue for a further period, not exceeding 7 days, beyond the period for which the road check was initially authorised.
9
Where a vehicle is stopped in a road check, the person in charge of the vehicle at the time when it is stopped is entitled to obtain a written statement of the purpose of the road check by applying in writing—
a
to the police force responsible for the locality where the road check is conducted, and
b
no later than the end of the period of 12 months from the day on which the vehicle was stopped.
Enforcement: supplemental provisionI1536
1
An enforcement officer may take other action to facilitate the exercise of a power conferred on the officer by this Part.
2
Action taken under paragraph (1) may include—
a
requiring a person to give any information or answer any question the officer considers—
i
necessary to enable the officer to determine whether to exercise a power conferred on the officer by this Part, or
ii
is otherwise relevant to the exercise of such a power;
b
directing a person to follow such instructions as the officer considers necessary.
3
A constable may use reasonable force in the exercise of a power under—
a
regulation 28(2)(b)(ii), (4)(c) or (5)(b);
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d
regulation 31(2)(b) (d) or (e)(ii), or (3)(c) or (e);
e
regulation F26932(3)(b);
f
regulation 34(1).
4
An enforcement officer may only exercise a power under this Part if the officer considers that it is necessary and proportionate to do so.
5
In this Part and Part 8 references to a requirement include references to a restriction.
PART 8Offences and penalties
CHAPTER 1Offences
Offences relating to gatherings and being away from homeI1637
1
A person who contravenes a requirement in—
a
paragraph F1812(1) of Schedule 1,
c
paragraph 1(1) F502(1) or 3(1) of Schedule 3, or
d
paragraph 1(1) or 2(1) of Schedule 4,
commits an offence.
F2402
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Travel restriction offencesF8038
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Offences relating to organising eventsI1739
1
A person who contravenes a requirement in—
a
paragraph 4 of Schedule 1,
b
paragraph 4 of Schedule 2,
c
F51paragraph 5 of Schedule 3, or
d
paragraph 4 of Schedule 4,
commits an offence.
F2712
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F2703
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offences relating to isolation requirements and contact tracingF27240
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offence of possessing false or misleading evidence relating to vaccination or coronavirus test resultsF24540A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Offence of failing to wear a face coveringI1841
A person who contravenes the requirement in regulation F273... 20(1) commits an offence.
Offences relating to businesses and servicesI1942
1
A person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes a requirement in—
a
F52paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 1,
b
F53paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 2,
c
paragraphs 7(1), 8(1) or F549(1) of Schedule 3, or
d
paragraphs 7(1), 8(1), 9(1) F2, 10(1) or 11(3) of Schedule 4,
commits an offence.
F2742
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F2913
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2914
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F2915
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Offence of failing to work from home where reasonably practicable to do soF24142A
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Obstruction and contravention of directions and compliance noticesI2043
1
A person who obstructs, without reasonable excuse, any person carrying out a function under these Regulations commits an offence.
2
A person who, without reasonable excuse—
a
contravenes a direction given—
i
by an enforcement officer under Part 7, or
F275ii
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
fails to comply with a compliance notice given by an enforcement officer under regulation 27(1),
commits an offence.
PenaltyI2144
An offence under these Regulations is punishable on summary conviction by a fine.
Arrest without warrantI2245
Section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 M4 applies in relation to an offence under these Regulations as if the reasons in subsection (5) included—
a
to maintain public health;
b
to maintain public order.
Offences committed by bodies corporate etc.I2346
1
If an offence under these Regulations committed by a body corporate is proved—
a
to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer of the body, or
b
to be attributable to any neglect on the part of such an officer,
the officer (as well as the body corporate) is guilty of the offence and liable to be prosecuted and proceeded against and punished accordingly.
2
In paragraph (1), “officer”, in relation to a body corporate, means a director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate.
3
Proceedings for an offence under these Regulations alleged to have been committed by a partnership may be brought in the name of the partnership instead of in the name of any of the partners.
4
Proceedings for an offence under these Regulations alleged to have been committed by an unincorporated body other than a partnership may be brought in the name of the body instead of in the name of any of its members and, for the purposes of any such proceedings, any rules of court relating to the service of documents have effect as if that body were a body corporate.
5
6
A fine imposed on a partnership on its conviction for an offence under these Regulations is to be paid out of the partnership assets.
7
A fine imposed on an unincorporated body other than a partnership on its conviction for an offence under these Regulations is to be paid out of the funds of the body.
CHAPTER 2Fixed penalties
Fixed penalty noticesI2447
1
An enforcement officer may issue a fixed penalty notice to a person the officer reasonably believes—
a
has committed an offence under these Regulations, and
b
is aged 18 or over.
2
A fixed penalty notice is a notice offering the person to whom it is issued the opportunity of discharging any liability to conviction for the offence by payment of a fixed penalty to—
a
a local authority, or
b
a person designated by the Welsh Ministers for the purposes of receiving payment under this regulation,
as the notice may specify.
3
The Welsh Ministers may designate themselves under paragraph (2)(b).
4
A person designated by the Welsh Ministers for the purposes of receiving payment under—
a
regulation 13 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
b
regulation 21 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
c
regulation 31 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2020, or
d
regulation 37 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 4) (Wales) Regulations 2020
is to be treated as if designated for the purposes of receiving payment under this regulation.
5
Where a local authority is specified in the notice it must be the authority (or as the case may be, one of the authorities) in whose area the offence is alleged to have been committed.
6
Where a person is issued with a notice under this regulation in respect of an offence—
a
no proceedings may be taken for the offence before the end of the period of 28 days following the date the notice is issued;
b
the person may not be convicted of the offence if the person pays the fixed penalty before the end of that period.
Amount of fixed penalty: generalI2548
1
Unless regulation F27650 or 52 applies, the amount of a fixed penalty is—
a
£60, or
b
if £30 is paid before the end of the period of 14 days following the date of the notice, £30.
2
But if the person to whom such a fixed penalty notice is issued has already received a relevant fixed penalty notice—
a
paragraph (1) does not apply, and
b
the amount specified as the fixed penalty is—
i
in the case of the second relevant fixed penalty notice received, £120;
ii
in the case of the third relevant fixed penalty notice received, £240;
iii
in the case of the fourth relevant fixed penalty notice received, £480;
iv
in the case of the fifth relevant fixed penalty notice received, £960;
v
in the case of the sixth and any subsequent relevant fixed penalty notice received, £1,920.
3
In paragraph (2), “relevant fixed penalty notice” means—
a
a fixed penalty notice where the amount of fixed penalty is determined under this regulation;
b
a fixed penalty notice under—
i
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
ii
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2020 other than a notice to which regulation 21(7A) of those Regulations applies,
iii
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2020 other than a notice to which regulation 31(8) of those Regulations applies,
iv
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 4) (Wales) Regulations 2020 other than a notice to which regulation 39, 40, 41 or 42 of those Regulations applies,
v
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2020 M7.
Amount of fixed penalty: participating in a large gathering at a private dwellingF27749
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Amount of fixed penalty: international travel requirementsF8149A
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Amount of fixed penalty: organising an eventI2650
1
Where a fixed penalty notice is issued in respect of an alleged offence under regulation 39(1), the amount of the fixed penalty is £500.
2
But if the person to whom a fixed penalty notice is issued in respect of such an alleged offence has already received a relevant fixed penalty notice—
a
paragraph (1) does not apply, and
b
the amount of the fixed penalty is—
i
in the case of the second such fixed penalty notice received, £1,000;
ii
in the case of the third such fixed penalty notice received, £2,000;
iii
in the case of the fourth and any subsequent such fixed penalty notice received, £4,000.
3
In paragraph (2), “relevant fixed penalty notice” means—
a
a fixed penalty notice where the amount of fixed penalty is determined under this regulation;
b
a fixed penalty notice under the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 4) (Wales) Regulations 2020 to which regulation 40 of those Regulations applies.
Amount of fixed penalty: organising an unlicensed music eventF27851
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Amount of fixed penalty: business-related offencesI2752
1
2
Where a fixed penalty notice is issued in respect of an alleged business offence, the amount of the fixed penalty is £1,000.
3
But if the person to whom a fixed penalty notice is issued in respect of an alleged business offence has already received a relevant fixed penalty notice—
a
paragraph (2) does not apply, and
b
the amount of the fixed penalty is—
i
in the case of the second such fixed penalty notice received, £2,000;
ii
in the case of the third such fixed penalty notice received, £4,000;
iii
in the case of the fourth and any subsequent such fixed penalty notice received, £10,000.
4
In paragraph (3), “relevant fixed penalty notice” means—
a
a fixed penalty notice issued in respect of an alleged business offence;
b
a fixed penalty notice under the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 4) (Wales) Regulations 2020 to which regulation 42 of those Regulations applies.
Fixed penalties: form and procedureI2853
1
A fixed penalty notice must—
a
give reasonably detailed particulars of the circumstances alleged to constitute the offence;
b
state the period during which (because of regulation 47(6)(a)) proceedings will not be taken for the offence;
c
d
state the name and address of the person to whom the fixed penalty may be paid;
e
specify permissible methods of payment.
2
Whatever other method may be specified under paragraph (1)(e), payment of a fixed penalty may be made by pre-paying and posting to the person whose name is stated under paragraph (1)(d), at the stated address, a letter containing the amount of the penalty (in cash or otherwise).
3
Where a letter is sent as mentioned in paragraph (2), payment is regarded as having been made at the time at which that letter would be delivered in the ordinary course of post.
4
In any proceedings, a certificate—
a
that purports to be signed by or on behalf of the person with responsibility for the financial affairs of—
i
the local authority, or
ii
the person designated under regulation 47(2)(b),
specified in the fixed penalty notice to which the proceedings relate, and
b
which states that the payment of a fixed penalty was, or was not, received by the date specified in the certificate,
is evidence of the facts stated.
Fixed penalty notices: prohibition of double jeopardyI2954
1
Where the same, or largely the same, act or omission by a person may give rise to a reasonable belief that the person has committed more than one offence under these Regulations, a fixed penalty notice may be issued to the person only in respect of one of the alleged offences.
F2812
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CHAPTER 3Proceedings
Self-incriminationI3055
1
Relevant information may be used in evidence against the person to whom the information relates in criminal proceedings.
2
Where the information is used in proceedings other than for an offence under these Regulations or section 5 of the Perjury Act 1911 M8 (false statements made otherwise than on oath)—
a
no evidence relating to the information may be adduced by or on behalf of the prosecution, and
b
no question relating to the information may be asked by or on behalf of the prosecution.
3
Paragraph (2) does not apply if, in the proceedings—
a
evidence relating to the information is adduced by or on behalf of the person who provided it, or
b
a question relating to the information is asked by or on behalf of that person.
4
In this regulation, “relevant information” means—
a
information which is relevant information for the purposes of regulation 14;
b
information, or the answer to a question, given in response to a requirement imposed under regulation 36(1);
c
anything contained in a document or electronic records produced in response to a requirement imposed under paragraph 8(1) of Schedule 8.
ProsecutionsI3156
1
No proceedings for an offence under these Regulations may be brought other than by—
a
the Director of Public Prosecutions,
b
any person designated by the Welsh Ministers, or
c
in relation to proceedings for F56an offence mentioned in paragraph (1A), a local authority.
F551A
The offences referred to in paragraph (1)(c) are—
a
an offence under regulation 42 F282...;
b
an offence under regulation 43(1) where the person carrying out a function under these Regulations is an enforcement officer designated by a local authority;
c
an offence under regulation 43(2)(a)(i) or (b) where the enforcement officer giving the direction or compliance notice is a person designated by a local authority.
2
A person designated by the Welsh Ministers under—
a
regulation 14 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
b
regulation 22 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
c
regulation 32 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2020, or
d
regulation 46 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 4) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
is to be treated as if designated under this regulation.
PART 9General
InterpretationI3257
1
In these Regulations—
a
“alcohol” has the meaning given by section 191 of the Licensing Act 2003 M9;
b
“alternative wedding ceremony” means a ceremony—
i
based on a person's faith or belief or lack of belief, to mark the union of two people, other than a ceremony for the purposes of solemnising a marriage or forming a civil partnership,
ii
held in regulated premises, and
iii
organised by a charitable, benevolent or philanthropic institution;
c
“carer” means a person who provides care for the person assisted where—
i
the carer is entitled to an assessment under section 24 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 M10,
ii
the care is part of the provision of community care services under Part 4 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, or
iii
the care is provided by a care provider registered under Part 1 of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 M11;
d
“child” means a person who is aged under 18;
F32da
“close contact service” means a service which is ordinarily provided by any of the following—
i
hair salons and barbers;
ii
nail and beauty salons including tanning and electrolysis services;
iii
body piercings and tattooing services;
F293e
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F294f
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g
“coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);
F142ga
“COVID-19” is the official designation of the disease which can be caused by coronavirus;
F16h
“elite athlete” means an individual who—
i
derives a living from competing in a sport,
ii
is designated as an elite athlete by the Sports Council for Wales for the purposes of—
aa
these Regulations,
bb
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
cc
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
dd
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2020, or
ee
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 4) (Wales) Regulations 2020,
F183iii
is a “domestic elite sportsperson” or an “international elite sportsperson” within the meaning given by—
aa
paragraph 44(2) of Schedule 4 to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel and Operator Liability) (England) Regulations 2021;
bb
paragraph 42(2) of Schedule 4 to the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel and Operator Liability) (Scotland) Regulations 2021;
cc
paragraphs 58 and 59 of Schedule 4 to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021;
i
“elite sporting event” means a sporting event at which only elite athletes are competing;
j
“face covering” means a covering of any type which covers a person's nose and mouth;
k
“food and drink business” means—
i
bars (including bars in members' clubs);
ii
public houses;
iii
cafes, canteens and restaurants (including workplace canteens and dining rooms in members' clubs);
l
“holiday site” means any land in Wales on which a mobile home or caravan is stationed for the purposes of human habitation (including any land in Wales used in conjunction with that land), in respect of which the relevant planning permission or the site licence for the land—
i
is expressed to be granted for holiday use only, or
ii
requires that there are times of the year when no mobile home or caravan may be stationed on the site for human habitation;
m
“holiday or travel accommodation” means accommodation in—
i
camping sites;
ii
holiday sites;
iii
hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation;
iv
other holiday accommodation (including holiday apartments, hostels and boarding houses);
n
“local authority” means the council of a county or county borough in Wales;
o
“parental responsibility” has the same meaning as in the Children Act 1989 M12;
p
a “person responsible for carrying on a business” includes the owner, proprietor, and manager of that business;
q
“premises” includes any building or structure and any land;
r
“public transport service” means a service provided to the general public for the carriage of passengers by road, railway, tramway, air or water;
s
“regulated premises” has the meaning given by regulation 15(1);
F33t
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
u
“single adult household” means—
i
a household comprising of 1 adult (and any number of children), or
ii
a household comprising of—
aa
1 adult who has caring responsibilities for 1 or more other adults in the household,
bb
the adult or adults being cared for,
cc
no other adults, and
dd
any number of children;
v
“vehicle” includes an aircraft, a cable car, a train, a tram and a vessel;
w
“vulnerable person” includes—
i
any person aged 70 or older;
ii
any person under 70 who has an underlying health condition;
iii
any person who is pregnant;
iv
any child;
v
any person who is a vulnerable adult within the meaning given by section 60(1) of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 M13.
2
For the purposes of determining whether or not a site is a holiday site in accordance with paragraph (1)(l), any provision of the relevant planning permission or of the site licence which permits the stationing of a mobile home on the land for human habitation all year round is to be ignored if the mobile home is authorised to be occupied by—
a
the person who is the owner of the site, or
b
a person employed by that person who does not occupy the mobile home under an agreement to which Part 4 of the Mobile Homes (Wales) Act 2013 M14 applies.
3
In these Regulations, references to a “private dwelling”—
a
include a houseboat and any garden, yard, passage, stair, outhouse or other appurtenance of the dwelling;
b
do not include the following—
i
holiday or travel accommodation;
ii
accommodation in a care home service, secure accommodation service or residential family centre service, within the meaning given to those terms by Schedule 1 to the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 M15;
iii
criminal justice accommodation.
4
For the purposes of these Regulations—
a
there is a gathering when two or more people are in the same place in order to do something together;
b
an event is an occasion—
i
which is planned or scheduled for a particular purpose, and
ii
at which any number of people are in the same place for that purpose, whether or not they are participating in a gathering F84at the event.
F2244A
For the purposes of these Regulations, where an event includes the playing of a team sport, members of a team playing in the event and any person providing coaching or other assistance to the team, are to be treated as if working at the event.
5
For the purposes of these Regulations—
a
premises are indoors if they are enclosed or substantially enclosed within the meaning given by F21regulation 3 of the Smoke-free Premises and Vehicles (Wales) Regulations 2020;
F172aa
a vehicle, or a part of a vehicle, is indoors if it is enclosed within the meaning given by that regulation;
b
premises are authorised for the sale or supply of alcohol where the premises have been granted or given an authorisation under the Licensing Act 2003, and “authorisation” has the meaning given by section 136(5) of that Act.
6
For the purposes of these Regulations, the premises of a cinema or theatre is a drive-in cinema or theatre if—
a
the premises are outdoors, and
b
persons attending the showing of a film or performance at the premises—
i
may only do so in an enclosed vehicle, and
ii
may not, in so far as is reasonably practicable, leave the vehicle while at the premises.
7
a
it is organised by—
i
a business,
ii
a public body or a charitable, benevolent, educational or philanthropic institution,
iii
a club or political organisation, or
iv
the national governing body of a sport or other activity, and
F1229
For the purposes of these Regulations, a F177... gathering or event is not to be treated as being otherwise than “outdoors” by reason only of—
a
the provision of indoor facilities for the sale F143or consumption of food and drink;
b
the provision of other indoor facilities necessary for the holding of the gathering or event.
RevocationI3358
The following Regulations are revoked—
a
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 4) (Wales) Regulations 2020, other than regulation 48;
b
regulation 4 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel and Restrictions) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2020 M17;
c
regulation 6 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel and Restrictions) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2020 M18.
Consequential amendmentI3459
In regulation 19(10) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2020, after sub-paragraph (d) insert—
e
the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) Regulations 2020 if regulation 48 of those Regulations applies to the notice.
SCHEDULE 1Alert Level 1 Restrictions
PART 1Restrictions on gathering
Restriction on gatherings in private dwellingsF1841
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Restriction on gatherings in public placesI352
F1541
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, participate in a gathering which takes place indoors other than in a private dwelling F185... which consists of more than 6 people unless all the persons participating in the gathering are members of the same household.
F1861A
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F1591B
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
In determining, for the purposes of F187sub-paragraph (1), the number of persons participating in a gathering no account is to be taken of—
F155a
any children under the age of 11, as long as the persons participating in the gathering (including any children under the age of 11) are from no more than 6 households, or
b
the carer of a person who is participating in the gathering.
3
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), a person has a reasonable excuse if—
a
the person is participating in the gathering for a purpose that is reasonably necessary and there is no reasonably practicable alternative, or
b
one of the circumstances in sub-paragraph (5) applies.
4
Examples of purposes for which it may be reasonably necessary for a person to participate in a gathering include—
a
obtaining or providing medical assistance, or accessing veterinary services;
b
working or providing voluntary or charitable services;
c
meeting a legal obligation, including attending court or satisfying bail conditions, or to participate in legal proceedings;
d
providing, receiving or accessing care or assistance, including childcare or relevant personal care within the meaning of paragraph 7(3B) of Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, where the person receiving the care is a vulnerable person;
e
in relation to children who do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents, continuing existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children, and for the purposes of this paragraph, “parent” includes a person who is not a parent of the child, but who has parental responsibility for, or who has care of, the child;
f
moving home;
g
undertaking activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting, or rental of residential property;
h
accessing or receiving public services;
i
accessing or receiving educational services.
5
The circumstances referred to in sub-paragraph (3)(b) are that the person is—
a
providing or receiving emergency assistance;
b
avoiding illness, injury or other risk of harm;
c
attending a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or an alternative wedding ceremony—
i
as a party to the marriage, civil partnership or alternative wedding,
ii
if invited to attend, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
d
attending a funeral—
i
as a person responsible for arranging the funeral,
ii
if invited by a person responsible for arranging the funeral, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
F57e
participating in an indoor gathering F144at regulated premises to—
i
celebrate a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony that took place on or after 26 March 2020;
ii
celebrate the life of a deceased person whose funeral is held on or after 26 March 2020;
f
attending a place of worship;
g
an elite athlete and is training or competing;
h
providing coaching or other support to an elite athlete, or providing support at an elite sporting event;
F156i
participating in, attending or facilitating a regulated gathering or event that takes place to any extent indoors F188...;
F157j
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F158k
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F189ka
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l
attending or facilitating an event authorised by the Welsh Ministers in accordance with paragraph 5.
F1905A
For the purposes of this paragraph, a gathering in holiday or travel accommodation is to be treated as if it were a gathering in a private dwelling.
F1606
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Extended householdsF1913
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PART 2Restrictions on organising events
Prohibition on organising eventsI364
F1231
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, be involved in organising an event unless—
a
the event is regulated (see regulation 57(7)), F161and
F162b
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c
F165where the event is held to any extent indoors, no more than the permitted number of people attend at any time.
1A
The permitted number of people is—
a
where every person attending is normally seated during the event, F1661000;
b
otherwise, F167200.
1B
For the purposes of this paragraph, a person working, or providing voluntary services, in relation to the holding of an event is not to be treated as attending the event.
F1242
Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a person involved in organising—
a
an event held at a private dwelling at which people do not participate in a gathering in contravention of F192regulation 37(2);
b
an event authorised by the Welsh Ministers under paragraph 5;
c
a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or an alternative wedding ceremony;
d
a funeral;
e
i
celebrate a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony that took place on or after 26 March 2020;
ii
celebrate the life of a deceased person whose funeral is held on or after 26 March 2020;
F163f
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g
a regulated gatheringF193... for the development or well-being of children (including sports, music and other recreational activities such as those provided for children outside of school hours and during school holidays).
F164ga
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F140h
an event that is held to any extent indoors at regulated premises F194... and at which—
i
no more than 6 people are in attendance, or
ii
all of the people in attendance are members of the same household F148...;
F195i
an event that is held outdoors at which no more than 50 people are in attendance;
F145ia
an event that is any of the following, where it is held in premises ordinarily used for that purpose—
i
the showing of a film,
ii
an entertainment performance where no more than 200 people are in attendance or where it is held outdoors,
iii
a market, or
iv
a religious service;
ib
an elite sporting event at which the only people present are elite athletes and persons working or providing voluntary services for the event;
F196j
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F196k
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1412A
In determining, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), the number of persons in attendance at an event, no account is to be taken of—
a
any children under the age of 11,
b
the carer of any person in attendance, or
c
any person working, or providing voluntary services, at the event.
3
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)—
a
a person is not involved in organising an event if the person's only involvement is attending it;
b
a reasonable excuse includes where the person has taken all reasonable measures to ensure that no more than F125the permitted number of people are present at the event at any time;
F146c
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F146d
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Authorised eventsI375
F871
The Welsh Ministers may give authorisation in writing for an event to be held.
F882
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
An authorisation may be given under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to a particular event or a particular description of events.
4
An authorisation under sub-paragraph (1)—
a
must be given to a person the Welsh Ministers consider is responsible for organising the event, and
b
may require the event to be held in accordance with any requirements, restrictions or other conditions as may be specified by the Welsh Ministers.
F864A
A requirement, restriction or other condition specified by the Welsh Ministers in an authorisation given under sub-paragraph (1) may modify F173regulation 16F197, 16ZA or 16ZB (requirement to take all reasonable measures to minimise exposure to coronavirus) for a specified period in so far as it applies to the premises at which the event is held.
5
The Welsh Ministers must publish—
a
an authorisation given under sub-paragraph (1), and
b
details of any requirements, restrictions or other conditions specified by the Welsh Ministers in relation to an event to be held under the authorisation.
6
The Welsh Ministers may withdraw an authorisation at any time by giving notice in writing to the person to whom the authorisation was given.
7
An authorisation may be withdrawn under sub-paragraph (6) only if the Welsh Ministers —
a
have reasonable grounds to believe that the event will not be held, or is not being held, in accordance with a requirement, restriction or other condition specified by them, or
b
consider that it is necessary and proportionate to withdraw the authorisation for the purpose of preventing, protecting against, controlling or providing a public health response to the incidence or spread of infection by coronavirus.
F29PART 3Restrictions on travelling
Sch. 1 Pt. 3 omitted (12.4.2021) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/457), regs. 1(2), 2(13)
Restriction on travel to and from Alert Level 1 areaF296
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 4Restrictions on certain businesses and services
Closure of premises used by certain businesses and servicesI387
1
A person responsible for carrying on or providing a business or service listed in paragraph 9 F198... must—
a
close to members of the public any premises operated as part of the business or service, and
b
not carry on the business or service at such premises otherwise than in accordance with this regulation.
2
Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent—
a
carrying out maintenance and repairs or other work to ensure premises are suitable for use when sub-paragraph (1) no longer applies to the premises;
b
the use of premises for any purpose as may be requested or authorised by the Welsh Ministers or a local authority;
c
the use of premises to broadcast without an audience present at the premises (whether over the internet or as part of a radio or television broadcast) or to rehearse F23... ;
d
the use of premises for the provision of services or information (including the sale, hire or delivery of goods or services)—
i
through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
ii
by telephone, including by text message, or
iii
by post.
3
Where—
a
a person responsible for carrying on a business (“business A”) is required by virtue of this paragraph to cease carrying on business A at premises, and
b
business A forms part of a larger business (“business B”),
the requirement in this paragraph is complied with if the person responsible for carrying on business B ceases to carry on business A at the premises.
Restrictions on licensed premisesF588
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Businesses or services whose premises must be closedI399
Nightclubs, discotheques, dance halls or other venues authorised for the sale or supply of alcohol where live or recorded music is provided for members of the public or members of the venue to dance.
F19910
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15311
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCHEDULE 2Alert Level 2 Restrictions
PART 1Restrictions on gathering
Restriction on gatherings in private dwellingsF2001
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restriction on gatherings in public placesI402
1
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, participate in a gathering which—
F2022
But a person may participate in such a gathering if all the persons participating in the gathering are members of the same household.
F2312A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2033
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2043A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2053B
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (1) F229... and (3), a person has a reasonable excuse if—
a
the person is participating in the gathering for a purpose that is reasonably necessary and there is no reasonably practicable alternative, or
b
one of the circumstances in sub-paragraph (6) applies.
5
Examples of purposes for which it may be reasonably necessary for a person to participate in a gathering include—
a
obtaining or providing medical assistance, or accessing veterinary services;
b
working or providing voluntary or charitable services;
c
meeting a legal obligation, including attending court or satisfying bail conditions, or to participate in legal proceedings;
d
providing, receiving or accessing care or assistance, including childcare or relevant personal care within the meaning of paragraph 7(3B) of Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, where the person receiving the care is a vulnerable person;
e
in relation to children who do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents, continuing existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children, and for the purposes of this paragraph, “parent” includes a person who is not a parent of the child, but who has parental responsibility for, or who has care of, the child;
f
moving home;
g
undertaking activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting, or rental of residential property;
h
accessing or receiving public services;
i
accessing or receiving educational services.
F59j
visiting a person who is resident in a care home, with the permission of the service provider.
6
The circumstances referred to in sub-paragraph (4)(b) are that the person is—
a
providing or receiving emergency assistance;
b
avoiding illness, injury or other risk of harm;
c
attending a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony—
i
as a party to the marriage, civil partnership or alternative wedding,
ii
if invited to attend, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
d
attending a funeral—
i
as a person responsible for arranging the funeral,
ii
if invited by a person responsible for arranging the funeral, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
F60e
participating in F206a gathering at regulated premises to—
i
celebrate a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony that took place on or after F2071 December 2021;
ii
celebrate the life of a deceased person whose funeral is held on or after F2081 December 2021;
f
attending a place of worship;
g
an elite athlete and is training or competing;
h
providing coaching or other support to an elite athlete, or providing support at an elite sporting event;
i
participating in or facilitating F91a regulated gathering that takes place F126to any extent indoors and at which—
i
ii
no alcohol is consumed;
F230j
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F70k
l
attending or facilitating an event authorised by the Welsh Ministers in accordance with paragraph 5.
7
This paragraph does not apply to a person who is homeless.
F2118
For the purposes of this paragraph, a gathering in holiday or travel accommodation is to be treated as if it were a gathering in a private dwelling.
Extended householdsF2123
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PART 2Restrictions on organising events
Prohibition on organising eventsI414
F127F2131
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, be involved in organising an event F232held to any extent indoors.
1A
For the purposes of this paragraph, a person working, or providing voluntary services, in relation to the holding of an event is not to be treated as attending the event.
F1282
Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a person involved in organising—
a
an event held at a private dwelling at which people do not participate in a gathering in contravention of F214regulation 37(2);
b
an event authorised by the Welsh Ministers under paragraph 5;
c
a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or an alternative wedding ceremony;
d
a funeral;
e
F215a gathering at regulated premises, to—
i
celebrate a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony that took place on or after F2161 December 2021;
ii
celebrate the life of a deceased person whose funeral is held on or after F2171 December 2021;
f
a regulated gathering that takes place to any extent indoors and at which—
i
no more than 30 people are in attendance, F151... and
ii
no alcohol is consumed;
F234g
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h
a regulated gathering F218... for the development or well-being of children (including sports, music and other recreational activities such as those provided for children outside of school hours and during school holidays).
F152i
an event that is held at regulated premises, other than at holiday or travel accommodation, and at which—
i
no more than 6 people are in attendance, or
ii
all of the people in attendance are members of the same household;
j
an event that is any of the following, where it is held in premises ordinarily used for that purpose—
i
the showing of a film,
ii
an entertainment performance where no more than 200 people are in attendance F235...,
iii
a market, or
iv
a religious service;
k
an elite sporting event at which the only people present are elite athletes and persons working or providing voluntary services for the event;
F225l
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F219m
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1492A
In determining, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), the number of persons in attendance at an event, no account is to be taken of—
a
any children under the age of 11,
b
the carer of any person in attendance, or
c
any person working, or providing voluntary services, at the event.
3
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)—
a
a person is not involved in organising an event if the person's only involvement is attending it;
F233b
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F150c
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F150d
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Authorised eventsI425
F951
The Welsh Ministers may give authorisation in writing for an event to be held.
F962
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
An authorisation may be given under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to a particular event or a particular description of events.
4
An authorisation under sub-paragraph (1)—
a
must be given to a person the Welsh Ministers consider is responsible for organising the event, and
b
may require the event to be held in accordance with any requirements, restrictions or other conditions as may be specified by the Welsh Ministers.
F944A
A requirement, restriction or other condition specified by the Welsh Ministers in an authorisation given under sub-paragraph (1) may modify F174regulation 16F220, 16ZA or 16ZB (requirement to take all reasonable measures to minimise exposure to coronavirus) for a specified period in so far as it applies to the premises at which the event is held.
5
The Welsh Ministers must publish—
a
an authorisation given under sub-paragraph (1), and
b
details of any requirements, restrictions or other conditions specified by the Welsh Ministers in relation to an event to be held under the authorisation.
6
The Welsh Ministers may withdraw an authorisation at any time by giving notice in writing to the person to whom the authorisation was given.
7
An authorisation may be withdrawn under sub-paragraph (6) only if the Welsh Ministers —
a
have reasonable grounds to believe that the event will not be held, or is not being held, in accordance with a requirement, restriction or other condition specified by them, or
b
consider that it is necessary and proportionate to withdraw the authorisation for the purpose of preventing, protecting against, controlling or providing a public health response to the incidence or spread of infection by coronavirus.
F30PART 3Restrictions on travelling
Sch. 2 Pt. 3 omitted (12.4.2021) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/457), regs. 1(2), 2(14)
Restriction on travel to and from Alert Level 2 areaF306
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART 4Restrictions on certain businesses and services
Closure of premises used by certain businesses and servicesI437
1
A person responsible for carrying on or providing a business or service listed in paragraph 9 F221... must—
a
close to members of the public any premises operated as part of the business or service, and
b
not carry on the business or service at such premises otherwise than in accordance with this regulation.
2
Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent—
a
carrying out maintenance and repairs or other work to ensure premises are suitable for use when sub-paragraph (1) no longer applies to the premises;
b
the use of premises for any purpose as may be requested or authorised by the Welsh Ministers or a local authority;
c
the use of premises to broadcast without an audience present at the premises (whether over the internet or as part of a radio or television broadcast) or to rehearse F24... ;
d
the use of premises for the provision of services or information (including the sale, hire or delivery of goods or services)—
i
through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
ii
by telephone, including by text message, or
iii
by post.
3
Where—
a
a person responsible for carrying on a business (“business A”) is required by virtue of this paragraph to cease carrying on business A at premises, and
b
business A forms part of a larger business (“business B”),
the requirement in this paragraph is complied with if the person responsible for carrying on business B ceases to carry on business A at the premises.
Restrictions on licensed premisesF628
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Businesses or services whose premises must be closedI449
Nightclubs, discotheques, dance halls or other venues authorised for the sale or supply of alcohol where live or recorded music is provided for members of the public or members of the venue to dance.
F22210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F22311
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F39SCHEDULE 3Alert Level 3 Restrictions
Sch. 3 substituted (26.4.2021 immediately before the start of the day) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/502), regs. 1(2), 2(14)
PART 1Restrictions on gathering
Restriction on gatherings in private dwellings1
1
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, participate in a gathering in a private dwelling unless all the persons participating in the gathering are members of the same household or extended household.
2
But a person may participate in such a gathering outdoors if the gathering consists of no more than 6 persons.
3
In determining, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), the number of persons participating in a gathering no account is to be taken of—
a
any children under the age of 11, as long as the persons participating in the gathering (including any children under the age of 11) are from no more than 6 households, or
b
the carer of a person who is participating in the gathering.
4
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), a person has a reasonable excuse if—
a
the person is participating in the gathering for a purpose that is reasonably necessary and there is no reasonably practicable alternative, or
b
one of the circumstances in sub-paragraph (6) applies.
5
Examples of purposes for which it may be reasonably necessary for a person to participate in a gathering include—
a
obtaining or providing medical assistance, or accessing veterinary services;
b
meeting a legal obligation;
c
providing, receiving or accessing care or assistance, including childcare or relevant personal care within the meaning of paragraph 7(3B) of Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, where the person receiving the care is a vulnerable person;
d
in relation to children who do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents, continuing existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children, and for the purposes of this paragraph, “parent” includes a person who is not a parent of the child, but who has parental responsibility for, or who has care of, the child;
e
moving home;
f
undertaking activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of residential property;
g
accessing or receiving educational services.
6
The circumstances referred to in sub-paragraph (4)(b) are that the person is—
a
providing or receiving emergency assistance;
b
avoiding illness, injury or other risk of harm;
c
working or providing voluntary or charitable services, or obtaining services from a person working or providing voluntary or charitable services;
d
participating in a gathering of no more than 4 people where all the persons in the gathering—
i
live in the same premises, and
ii
share toilet, washing, dining or cooking facilities with each other.
7
This paragraph does not apply to a person who is homeless.
Restriction on gatherings in holiday or travel accommodation2
1
No person may, without reasonable excuse, participate in a gathering which takes place in holiday or travel accommodation unless all the persons participating in the gathering are members of the same household or extended household.
2
But a person may participate in such a gathering outdoors if the gathering consists of no more than 6 persons.
3
In determining, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), the number of persons participating in a gathering no account is to be taken of—
a
any children under the age of 11, as long as the persons participating in the gathering (including any children under the age of 11) are from no more than 6 households, or
b
the carer of a person who is participating in the gathering.
4
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), a person has a reasonable excuse if—
a
the person is participating in the gathering for a purpose that is reasonably necessary and there is no reasonably practicable alternative, or
b
one of the circumstances in sub-paragraph (6) applies.
5
Examples of purposes for which it may be reasonably necessary for a person to participate in a gathering include—
a
obtaining or providing medical assistance, or accessing veterinary services;
b
meeting a legal obligation;
c
providing, receiving or accessing care or assistance, including childcare or relevant personal care within the meaning of paragraph 7(3B) of Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, where the person receiving the care is a vulnerable person;
d
in relation to children who do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents, continuing existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children, and for the purposes of this paragraph, “parent” includes a person who is not a parent of the child, but who has parental responsibility for, or who has care of, the child.
6
The circumstances referred to in sub-paragraph (4)(b) are that the person is—
a
providing or receiving emergency assistance;
b
avoiding illness, injury or other risk of harm;
c
working or providing voluntary or charitable services;
d
attending a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony—
i
as a party to the marriage, civil partnership or alternative wedding,
ii
if invited to attend, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
e
participating in an indoor gathering of no more than 15 people at holiday or travel accommodation, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working at the premises, to—
i
celebrate a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony that took place on or after 26 March 2020;
ii
celebrate the life of a deceased person whose funeral is held on or after 26 March 2020,
at which no alcohol is consumed;
f
participating in an outdoor gathering of no more than 30 people at holiday or travel accommodation, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working at the premises, to—
i
celebrate a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony that took place on or after 26 March 2020;
ii
celebrate the life of a deceased person whose funeral is held on or after 26 March 2020;
g
participating in or facilitating F97a regulated gathering that takes place F129to any extent indoors and at which—
i
no more than 15 people are in attendance, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working, or providing voluntary services, F99at the gathering, and
ii
no alcohol is consumed;
h
participating in or facilitating F98a regulated gathering that takes place F130... outdoors and at which—
i
no more than 30 people are in attendance, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working, or providing voluntary services, F100at the gathering, and
ii
no alcohol is consumed;
i
attending or facilitating an event authorised by the Welsh Ministers in accordance with paragraph 6.
7
This paragraph does not apply to a person who is homeless.
Restriction on gatherings in public places3
1
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, participate in a gathering in premises to which neither paragraph 1 nor 2 applies unless all the persons participating in the gathering are members of the same household.
2
But a person may participate in such a gathering—
a
outdoors in regulated premises if the gathering consists of no more than 6 persons;
b
outdoors other than in regulated premises if—
i
the gathering consists of no more than 6 persons, or
ii
all the persons participating in the gathering are members of the same extended household.
3
In determining, for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), the number of persons participating in a gathering no account is to be taken of—
a
any children under the age of 11, as long as the persons participating in the gathering (including any children under the age of 11) are from no more than 6 households, or
b
the carer of a person who is participating in the gathering.
4
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), a person has a reasonable excuse if—
a
the person is participating in the gathering for a purpose that is reasonably necessary and there is no reasonably practicable alternative, or
b
one of the circumstances in sub-paragraph (6) applies.
5
Examples of purposes for which it may be reasonably necessary for a person to participate in a gathering include—
a
obtaining or providing medical assistance, or accessing veterinary services;
b
working or providing voluntary or charitable services;
c
meeting a legal obligation, including attending court or satisfying bail conditions, or to participate in legal proceedings;
d
providing, receiving or accessing care or assistance, including childcare or relevant personal care within the meaning of paragraph 7(3B) of Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, where the person receiving the care is a vulnerable person;
e
in relation to children who do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents, continuing existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children, and for the purposes of this paragraph, “parent” includes a person who is not a parent of the child, but who has parental responsibility for, or who has care of, the child;
f
moving home;
g
undertaking activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of residential property;
h
accessing or receiving public services;
i
accessing or receiving educational services;
j
visiting a person who is resident in a care home, with the permission of the service provider.
6
The circumstances referred to in sub-paragraph (4)(b) are that the person is—
a
providing or receiving emergency assistance;
b
avoiding illness, injury or other risk of harm;
c
attending a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony—
i
as a party to the marriage, civil partnership or alternative wedding,
ii
if invited to attend, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
d
attending a funeral—
i
as a person responsible for arranging the funeral,
ii
if invited by a person responsible for arranging the funeral, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
e
participating in an indoor gathering of no more than 15 people at regulated premises, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working at the premises, to—
i
celebrate a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony that took place on or after 26 March 2020;
ii
celebrate the life of a deceased person whose funeral is held on or after 26 March 2020,
at which no alcohol is consumed;
f
participating in an outdoor gathering of no more than 30 people at regulated premises, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working at the premises, to—
i
celebrate a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony that took place on or after 26 March 2020;
ii
celebrate the life of a deceased person whose funeral is held on or after 26 March 2020;
g
attending a place of worship;
h
an elite athlete and is training or competing;
i
providing coaching or other support to an elite athlete, or providing support at an elite sporting event;
j
participating in or facilitating F101a regulated gathering that takes place F131to any extent indoors and at which—
i
no more than 15 people are in attendance, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working, or providing voluntary services, F102at the gathering, and
ii
no alcohol is consumed;
k
participating in or facilitating F103a regulated gathering that takes place F132... outdoors and at which—
i
no more than 30 people are in attendance, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working, or providing voluntary services, F104at the gathering, unless the gathering is organised for the purposes of protest, or picketing carried out in accordance with the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, and
ii
no alcohol is consumed;
l
participating in or facilitating F105a regulated gathering for the development or well-being of persons who were aged under 18 on 31 August 2020 (including sports, music and other recreational activities such as those provided for children outside of school hours and during school holidays);
m
attending or facilitating an event authorised by the Welsh Ministers in accordance with paragraph 6.
7
This paragraph does not apply to a person who is homeless.
Extended households4
1
2 households may agree to be treated as an extended household.
2
In addition to the 2 households who may agree to be treated as an extended household under sub-paragraph (1), 1 well-being needs household may also agree to be treated as part of that extended household.
3
To agree to be treated as an extended household, all members of the households must agree.
4
A household may only agree to be treated as being in 1 extended household at any one time.
5
Where a household has agreed to be treated as an extended household with any other households under paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 (“the previous extended household”), it may make an agreement under this paragraph only with those other households, unless a period of at least 10 days has expired since any member of the household last participated in a gathering with a member of those households in reliance on being treated as part of the previous extended household.
6
Where households have agreed to be treated as an extended household under—
a
paragraph 3 of Schedule 2,
b
paragraph 4 of Schedule 3A F71(despite its revocation by the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2021), or
c
paragraph 3 of Schedule 4,
those households are to be treated as having agreed to be treated as an extended household under this paragraph.
7
A household ceases to be treated as part of an extended household if any member of the household ceases to agree to be treated as part of the extended household.
8
Sub-paragraph (9) applies where—
a
a person who would be, or is, a member of an extended household is a child, and
b
a person who has parental responsibility for the child (“P”) is a member of the child’s household.
9
Where this sub-paragraph applies—
a
the agreement required by sub-paragraph (3) is to be given by P (and not the child), and
b
a household ceases to be treated as part of an extended household in accordance with sub-paragraph (7) if P ceases to agree to be treated as part of the extended household (whether or not the child also ceases to agree).
10
If a household ceases to be treated as part of an extended household, the household may not agree to be treated as part of an extended household with any other household unless a period of at least 10 days has expired since any member of the household last participated in a gathering with any member of another household in reliance on being treated as part of an extended household with that household.
11
In this Schedule, references to an extended household are references to an extended household formed under or by virtue of this paragraph.
12
In this paragraph, “well-being needs household” means—
a
a single adult household;
b
a household comprising of 1 or more children and no adults.
PART 2Restrictions on organising events
Prohibition on organising events5
F1331
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, be involved in organising an event unless—
a
the event is regulated (see regulation 57(7)),
b
the event is held outdoors, and
c
no more than 30 people attend at any time.
1A
For the purposes of this paragraph, a person working, or providing voluntary services, in relation to the holding of an event is not to be treated as attending the event.
F1342
Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a person involved in organising—
a
an event held at a private dwelling at which people do not participate in a gathering in contravention of paragraph 1;
b
an event authorised by the Welsh Ministers under paragraph 6;
c
a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or an alternative wedding ceremony;
d
a funeral;
e
an indoor gathering of no more than 15 people at regulated premises, or an outdoor gathering of no more than 30 people at such premises, not counting (in either case) persons under the age of 11 or persons working at the premises, to—
i
celebrate a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony that took place on or after 26 March 2020;
ii
celebrate the life of a deceased person whose funeral is held on or after 26 March 2020;
f
a regulated gathering that takes place to any extent indoors and at which—
i
no more than 15 people are in attendance, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working, or providing voluntary services, at the gathering, and
ii
no alcohol is consumed;
g
a regulated gathering that takes place outdoors and at which—
i
no more than 30 people are in attendance, not counting persons under the age of 11 or persons working, or providing voluntary services, at the gathering, unless the gathering is organised for the purposes of protest, or picketing carried out in accordance with the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, and
ii
no alcohol is consumed;
h
a regulated gathering, in premises other than holiday or travel accommodation, for the development or well-being of children (including sports, music and other recreational activities such as those provided for children outside of school hours and during school holidays).
3
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)—
a
a person is not involved in organising an event if the person’s only involvement is attending it;
b
a reasonable excuse includes where the person has taken all reasonable measures to ensure that no more than F13530 people are present at the event at any time;
F106c
where—
i
a market, or
ii
a religious service,
is held in premises ordinarily used for that purpose or outdoors, it is not to be treated as an event;
d
the following are not to be treated as events—
i
the showing of a film at a drive-in cinema;
ii
a performance at a drive-in theatre;
iii
an elite sporting event at which the only people present are elite athletes and persons working or providing voluntary services at the event.
Authorised events6
F1081
The Welsh Ministers may give authorisation in writing for an event to be held.
F1092
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3
An authorisation may be given under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to a particular event or a particular description of events.
4
An authorisation under sub-paragraph (1)—
a
must be given to a person the Welsh Ministers consider is responsible for organising the event, and
b
may require the event to be held in accordance with any requirements, restrictions or other conditions as may be specified by the Welsh Ministers.
F1074A
A requirement, restriction or other condition specified by the Welsh Ministers in an authorisation given under sub-paragraph (1) may modify F175regulation 16 (requirement to take all reasonable measures to minimise exposure to coronavirus) for a specified period in so far as it applies to the premises at which the event is held.
5
The Welsh Ministers must publish—
a
an authorisation given under sub-paragraph (1), and
b
details of any requirements, restrictions or other conditions specified by the Welsh Ministers in relation to an event to be held under the authorisation.
6
The Welsh Ministers may withdraw an authorisation at any time by giving notice in writing to the person to whom the authorisation was given.
7
An authorisation may be withdrawn under sub-paragraph (6) only if the Welsh Ministers —
a
have reasonable grounds to believe that the event will not be held, or is not being held, in accordance with a requirement, restriction or other condition specified by them, or
b
consider that it is necessary and proportionate to withdraw the authorisation for the purpose of preventing, protecting against, controlling or providing a public health response to the incidence or spread of infection by coronavirus.
PART 3Restrictions on certain businesses and services
CHAPTER 1Businesses or services whose premises are required to be closed but to which limited access may be allowed
Closure of indoor premises of food and drink businesses7
1
A person responsible for carrying on a business which is listed in paragraphs 11 to 13 (food and drink businesses) must close to members of the public any part of its premises which is indoors and used for the consumption of food or drink.
2
Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent—
a
the use of premises for—
i
the sale of food and drink for consumption off the premises, or
ii
services providing food or drink to homeless people;
b
the provision of room service at a hotel or other accommodation (where the hotel or other accommodation continues to operate in accordance with the exceptions allowed by paragraph 8);
c
a workplace canteen from being open where there is no practical alternative for staff at that workplace to obtain food or drink;
d
the use of premises for any purpose as may be requested or authorised by the Welsh Ministers or a local authority;
e
the carrying out of maintenance and repairs or other work to ensure premises are suitable for use when sub-paragraph (1) no longer applies to the premises.
3
Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to—
a
cafés and canteens at a hospital, care home, school or within accommodation provided for students;
b
canteens at a prison or an establishment intended for use for naval, military or air force purposes or for the purposes of the Department of the Secretary of State responsible for defence.
4
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), an indoor area adjacent to the premises of the business where seating is made available for customers of the business (whether or not by the business) is to be treated as part of the premises of that business.
5
Where—
a
a person responsible for carrying on a business (“business A”) is required by virtue of this paragraph to cease carrying on business A at premises, and
b
business A forms part of a larger business (“business B”),
the requirement in this paragraph is complied with if the person responsible for carrying on business B ceases to carry on business A at the premises.
Closure of holiday or travel accommodation that is not self-contained8
1
A person responsible for carrying on a business which is listed in paragraphs 14 to 17 (holiday or travel accommodation) must—
a
close to members of the public any premises operated as part of the business, and
b
not carry on business at such premises otherwise than in accordance with this paragraph.
2
But sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent the use of premises for the provision of accommodation—
a
in a camping site or holiday site, provided that the only shared facilities used by guests at the camping site or holiday site are water points and waste disposal points, or
b
in separate and self-contained premises.
3
And sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent—
a
carrying out maintenance and repairs or other work to ensure premises are suitable for use when sub-paragraph (1) no longer applies to the premises;
b
the use of premises for any purpose as may be requested or authorised by the Welsh Ministers or a local authority;
c
the provision of accommodation for any persons staying in that accommodation when this paragraph most recently began to apply to the area in which the accommodation is situated and who—
i
are unable to return to their main residence, or
ii
are using the accommodation as their main residence;
d
the use of premises to carry on the business by providing information or other services—
i
through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
ii
by telephone, including enquiries by text message, or
iii
by post.
4
Premises are separate and self-contained for the purposes of this paragraph only if—
a
they are provided for persons who are members of the same household or extended household, and
b
none of the following are shared with the members of any other household—
i
kitchens,
ii
sleeping areas,
iii
bathrooms, or
iv
indoor communal areas.
5
In this paragraph—
a
a reception area is not to be treated as a shared facility for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2)(a);
b
“communal areas” includes any area of the premises that is open to the public, but does not include a reception area or corridors, lifts and staircases used to access other parts of the premises.
6
Where—
a
a person responsible for carrying on a business (“business A”) is required by virtue of this paragraph to cease carrying on business A at premises, and
b
business A forms part of a larger business (“business B”),
the requirement in this paragraph is complied with if the person responsible for carrying on business B ceases to carry on business A at the premises.
CHAPTER 2Businesses or services whose premises are required to be closed
Closure of businesses and services9
1
A person responsible for carrying on a business or providing a service which is listed in paragraphs 18 to 35 must—
a
close to members of the public any premises operated as part of the business or service, and
b
not carry on the business or service at such premises otherwise than in accordance with this paragraph.
2
In its application to a business or service listed in paragraphs 27 (funfairs, amusement parks and theme parks), 28 (holiday, leisure activity or events businesses), 29 (museums and galleries), 32 (trampoline parks and centres), F72... 34 (venues for events or conferences (including venues for weddings)) and 35 (visitor attractions), sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to—
a
a public outdoor area of the premises, or
b
a public indoor area of the premises where it is necessary for the indoor area to be open—
i
to allow access to a public outdoors area,
ii
for health and safety reasons, or
iii
to ensure that the requirements in Part 4 of these Regulations are complied with in relation to the premises.
3
Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent—
a
carrying out maintenance and repairs or other work to ensure premises are suitable for use when sub-paragraph (1) no longer applies to the premises;
b
the use of premises for any purpose as may be requested or authorised by the Welsh Ministers or a local authority;
c
the use of premises to broadcast without an audience present at the premises (whether over the internet or as part of a radio or television broadcast) or to rehearse;
d
the use of premises for the provision of goods or services (including their sale, hire, collection or delivery) in response to an order or enquiry made—
i
through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
ii
by telephone, including by text message, or
iii
by post;
e
the use of premises for the provision of information—
i
through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
ii
by telephone, including by text message, or
iii
by post.
F734
Despite sub-paragraph (1), a person responsible for carrying on a business or providing a service listed in paragraph 28 (holiday, leisure activity or events businesses) may open the indoor areas of its premises to the public, but only for the purposes of facilitating F110a regulated gathering for the development or well-being of persons who were aged under 18 on 31 August 2020 (including sports, music and other recreational activities such as those provided for children outside of school hours and during school holidays).
5
Where—
a
a person responsible for carrying on a business (“business A”) is required by virtue of this paragraph to cease carrying on business A at premises, and
b
business A forms part of a larger business (“business B”),
the requirement in this paragraph is complied with if the person responsible for carrying on business B ceases to carry on business A at the premises.
CHAPTER 3Businesses and services whose premises are exempt from the requirement to close
F76Exemption from the requirement to be closed: venues for weddings and celebrations of life of deceased10
Despite the preceding provisions of this Part—
a
premises used as a venue for the solemnisation of a marriage, formation of civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony, or the celebration of such an event, may open to the public—
i
to the extent that this is required for the purposes of the solemnisation of a marriage, formation of civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony at the premises, or the celebration of such an event at the premises;
ii
for the purposes of enabling a person to visit the premises, by appointment, with a view to booking the premises for the solemnisation of a marriage, formation of civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony, or for the celebration of such an event;
b
premises used as a venue for the celebration of the life of a deceased person may open to the public to the extent that this is required for such a celebration at the premises.
CHAPTER 4List of closed or partially closed premises
Closed or partially closed premisesFood and drink businesses
11
Bars (including bars in members’ clubs).
12
Public houses.
13
Cafes, canteens and restaurants (including workplace canteens and dining rooms in members’ clubs).
Holiday or travel accommodation
14
Camping sites.
15
Holiday sites.
16
Hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation.
17
Other holiday accommodation (including holiday apartments, hostels and boarding houses).
Leisure and social etc.
18
Nightclubs, discotheques, dance halls or other venues authorised for the sale or supply of alcohol where live or recorded music is provided for members of the public or members of the venue to dance.
19
Sexual entertainment venues (within the meaning given by paragraph 2A of Schedule 3 to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982).
20
Cinemas, other than drive in cinemas.
21
Concert halls and theatres, other than drive in theatres.
22
Casinos.
23
Bingo halls.
24
Amusement arcades.
25
Bowling alleys.
26
Indoor play centres or areas.
27
Funfairs, amusement parks and theme parks.
28
Holiday, leisure activity or events businesses.
29
Museums and galleries.
30
Ice skating rinks.
31
Trampoline parks and centres.
32
Indoor skate parks and centres.
F6633
Steam rooms.
34
Venues for events or conferences (including venues for weddings).
35
Visitor attractions.
F65SCHEDULE 3ATemporary Alert Level 3 Restrictions
Sch. 3A omitted (3.5.2021 immediately before the start of the day) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/542), regs. 1(2), 2(6)
F65PART 1Restriction on gathering
Restriction on gatherings in private dwellingsF651
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Restriction on gatherings in holiday or travel accommodationF652
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Restriction on gatherings in public placesF653
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Extended householdsF654
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F65PART 2Restrictions on organising events
Prohibition on organising eventsF655
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Authorised eventsF655A
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F65PART 3Restrictions on travelling
Restriction on travel to and from Alert Level 3 areaF656
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F65PART 4Restrictions on certain businesses and services
F65CHAPTER 1Businesses or services whose premises are required to be closed but to which limited access may be allowed
Closure of indoor premises of food and drink businessesF657
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Closure of holiday or travel accommodation that is not self-containedF658
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Closure of community centres ...F659
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F65CHAPTER 2Businesses or services whose premises are required to be closed
Closure of businesses and servicesF6510
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F65CHAPTER 3Businesses and services whose premises are exempt from the requirement to close
Exemption from the requirement to be closedF6511
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F65CHAPTER 4List of closed premises
F65Closed premises
Food and drink businesses
F6512
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F6513
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F6514
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Holiday or travel accommodation
F6515
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F6516
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F6517
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F6518
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Public services etc.
F6519
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F6520
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Personal services etc.
F6521
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F6522
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F6523
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Leisure and social etc.
F6524
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F6525
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F6526
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F6527
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F6528
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F6529
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F6530
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F6531
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F6532
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F6533
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F6534
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F6535
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F6536
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F6537
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F6538
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F6539
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F6540
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F6541
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sports and exercise.
F6542
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F6543
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F6544
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Retail etc.
F6545
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F6546
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F6547
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F65Exempt premises
Public services etc.
F6548
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F6549
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F6550
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Food and drink businesses
F6551
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F6552
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Retail etc.
F6553
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F6554
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F6555
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F6556
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F6557
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F6558
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F6559
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F6560
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F6561
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F6562
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F6563
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F6564
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F6565
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F6566
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SCHEDULE 4Alert Level 4 Restrictions
PART 1Restrictions on movement and gathering with others
Requirement to stay at homeI451
1
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, leave the place where they are living or remain away from that place.
2
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), a person has a reasonable excuse if—
a
the person leaves or remains away from the place where they are living for a purpose that is reasonably necessary and there is no reasonably practicable alternative, or
b
one of the circumstances in sub-paragraph (4) applies.
3
Examples of purposes for which it may be reasonably necessary for a person to leave or remain away from the place where they are living include—
a
obtaining supplies from a business or service listed in paragraphs 55 to 66 , including—
i
food and medical supplies for those in the same household or extended household (including animals in the household or extended household) or for vulnerable persons;
ii
supplies for the essential upkeep, maintenance and functioning of the household or extended household, or the household of a vulnerable person;
b
obtaining or providing medical assistance, or accessing veterinary services;
c
working or providing voluntary or charitable services;
d
meeting a legal obligation, including attending court or satisfying bail conditions, or to participate in legal proceedings;
e
providing, receiving or accessing care or assistance, including childcare or relevant personal care within the meaning of paragraph 7(3B) of Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, where the person receiving the care is a vulnerable person;
f
in relation to children who do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents, continuing existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children, and for the purposes of this paragraph, “parent” includes a person who is not a parent of the child, but who has parental responsibility for, or who has care of, the child;
g
moving home;
h
obtaining money from or depositing money with any business or service listed in paragraph 39(g) of Schedule 7;
i
viewing a property in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of the property;
j
undertaking activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of residential property;
k
accessing or receiving public services;
l
accessing or receiving educational services.
4
The circumstances referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(b) are that the person is—
a
providing or receiving emergency assistance;
b
avoiding illness, injury or other risk of harm;
c
attending a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony —
i
as a party to the marriage, civil partnership or alternative wedding,
ii
if invited to attend, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
d
attending a funeral—
i
as a person responsible for arranging the funeral,
ii
if invited by a person responsible for arranging the funeral, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
e
attending a place of worship;
f
exercising, either—
i
alone,
ii
with other members of the person's household or extended household, F112...
iii
with the person's carer F113, or
F111iv
with 1 other person who is not a member of the person’s household or extended household or the person’s carer, and any children under the age of 11 who are members of either person’s household;
g
an elite athlete and is training or competing;
h
providing coaching or other support to an elite athlete, or providing support at—
i
an elite sporting event, or
ii
a sporting event taking place outside Wales;
i
travelling to vote in an election;
j
travelling to or from, or is present at, a place where a member of their extended household is living.
5
In sub-paragraph (4)(f)—
a
exercise must start and finish at the place where the person is living or where a member of the person's extended household is living, or
b
where, for reasons of physical or mental illness or impairment, or a disability (within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010), the person needs to exercise in another place, exercise must take place in an area local to the place where the person is living.
6
This paragraph does not apply to a person who is homeless.
Requirement not to gather with other peopleI462
1
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, gather with any other person apart from—
a
members of their household,
b
their carer, or
c
a person they are providing care to.
2
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), a person has a reasonable excuse if—
a
the person is gathering with other people for a purpose that is reasonably necessary and there is no reasonably practicable alternative, or
b
one of the circumstances in sub-paragraph (4) applies.
3
Examples of purposes for which it may be reasonably necessary for a person to participate in a gathering include—
a
obtaining or providing medical assistance, or accessing veterinary services;
b
working or providing voluntary or charitable services;
c
meeting a legal obligation, including attending court or satisfying bail conditions, or to participate in legal proceedings;
d
providing, receiving or accessing care or assistance, including childcare or relevant personal care within the meaning of paragraph 7(3B) of Schedule 4 to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, where the person receiving the care is a vulnerable person;
e
in relation to children who do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents, continuing existing arrangements for access to, and contact between, parents and children, and for the purposes of this sub-paragraph, “parent” includes a person who is not a parent of the child, but who has parental responsibility for, or who has care of, the child;
f
moving home;
g
viewing a property in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of the property;
h
undertaking activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of residential property;
i
accessing or receiving public services;
j
accessing or receiving educational services;
k
avoiding illness, injury or other risk of harm.
4
The circumstances referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(b) are that the person is—
a
providing or receiving emergency assistance;
b
attending a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or alternative wedding ceremony—
i
as a party to the marriage, civil partnership or wedding,
ii
if invited to attend, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
c
attending a funeral—
i
as a person responsible for arranging the funeral,
ii
if invited by a person responsible for arranging the funeral, or
iii
as the carer of a person attending;
d
attending a place of worship;
e
an elite athlete and is training or competing;
f
providing coaching or other support to an elite athlete, or providing support at an elite sporting event;
g
participating in a gathering with members of their extended household at a place where members of the extended household are living;
h
participating in a gathering of no more than 4 people where all the persons in the gathering—
i
live in the same premises, and
ii
share toilet, washing, dining or cooking facilities with each other;
5
This paragraph does not apply to a person who is homeless.
Extended householdsI473
1
A F19well-being needs household and another household may agree to be treated as an extended household.
2
To agree to be treated as an extended household, all F25members of the households must agree.
3
A household may only agree to be treated as being in 1 extended household F9at any one time.
4
Where a F20well-being needs household has agreed to be treated as an extended household with up to—
a
3 other households under paragraph 3 of Schedule 1, or
b
2 other households under—
i
paragraph 3 of Schedule 2, or
ii
paragraph 3 of Schedule 3,
F10(“the previous extended household”), an agreement under this paragraph may be made only between the F20well-being needs household and 1 of those other households F11unless a period of at least 10 days has expired since any member of the F20well-being needs household last participated in a gathering with a member of those households in reliance on being treated as part of the previous extended household.
5
F275A
Sub-paragraph (5B) applies where—
a
a person who would be, or is, a member of an extended household is a child, and
b
a person who has parental responsibility for the child (“P”) is a member of the child’s household.
5B
Where this sub-paragraph applies—
a
the agreement required by sub-paragraph (2) is to be given by P (and not the child), and
b
a household ceases to be treated as part of an extended household in accordance with sub-paragraph (5) if P ceases to agree to be treated as part of the extended household (whether or not the child also ceases to agree).
6
If a household ceases to be treated as F13part of an extended household, the household may not agree to be treated as F13part of an extended household with any other household F14unless a period of at least 10 days has expired since any member of the household last participated in a gathering with any member of another household in reliance on being treated as part of an extended household with that household.
7
In this Schedule, references to an extended household are references to an extended household formed under or by virtue of this paragraph.
F188
In this paragraph, “well-being needs household” means—
a
a single adult household;
b
a household comprising of 1 or more children and no adults.
PART 2Restrictions on organising events
Prohibition on organising eventsI484
F1361
No person may, without a reasonable excuse, be involved in organising an event unless—
a
the event is regulated (see regulation 57(7)),
b
the event is held outdoors, and
c
no more than 30 people attend at any time.
1A
For the purposes of this paragraph, a person working, or providing voluntary services, in relation to the holding of an event is not to be treated as attending the event.
F1372
Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to a person involved in organising—
a
an event held at a private dwelling at which people do not participate in a gathering in contravention of paragraph 2;
b
an elite sporting event authorised by the Welsh Ministers under paragraph 5;
c
a solemnisation of a marriage, formation of a civil partnership or an alternative wedding ceremony;
d
a funeral.
3
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)—
a
a person is not involved in organising an event if the person's only involvement is attending it;
b
a reasonable excuse includes where the person has taken all reasonable measures to ensure that no more than F13830 people are present at the event at any time;
F116c
where—
i
a market, or
ii
a religious service,
is held in premises ordinarily used for that purpose or outdoors, it is not to be treated as an event.
Authorised elite sporting eventsI495
1
The Welsh Ministers may give authorisation in writing for an elite sporting event to be held.
2
An authorisation under sub-paragraph (1)—
a
must be given to a person the Welsh Ministers consider is responsible for organising the event, and
b
may require the event to be held in accordance with any requirements, restrictions or other conditions as may be specified by the Welsh Ministers.
3
The Welsh Ministers must publish—
a
an authorisation given under sub-paragraph (1), and
b
details of any requirements, restrictions or other conditions specified by the Welsh Ministers in relation to the event.
4
The Welsh Ministers may withdraw an authorisation at any time by giving notice in writing to the person to whom the authorisation was given.
5
An authorisation may be withdrawn under sub-paragraph (4) only if the Welsh Ministers —
a
have reasonable grounds to believe that the event will not be held, or is not being held, in accordance with a requirement, restriction or other condition specified by them, or
b
consider that it is necessary and proportionate to withdraw the authorisation for the purpose of preventing, protecting against, controlling or providing a public health response to the incidence or spread of infection by coronavirus.
F31PART 3Restrictions on travel
Sch. 4 Pt. 3 omitted (12.4.2021) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/457), regs. 1(2), 2(17)(a)
Restriction on travel to Alert Level 4 areaF316
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F28PART 3ARestrictions on attending schools and further education institutions
Sch. 4 Pt. 3A omitted (13.3.2021 immediately before the start of the day) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/307), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(b)
Restriction on attending school premises6A
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Restriction on attending further education premises6B
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Enforcement6C
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Interpretation of Part 3A6D
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PART 4Restrictions on certain businesses and services
CHAPTER 1Business and services whose premises must be closed but to which limited access may be allowed
Closure of food and drink businessesI507
1
A person responsible for carrying on a business which is listed in paragraphs 12 to 14 (food and drink businesses) must—
a
close to members of the public any premises operated as part of the business, and
b
not carry on business at such premises otherwise than in accordance with this paragraph.
2
Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent—
a
the use of premises for—
i
the sale of food and drink for consumption off the premises, or
ii
services providing food or drink to homeless people;
b
the provision of room service at a hotel or other accommodation (where the hotel or other accommodation continues to operate in accordance with the exceptions allowed by paragraph 8);
c
a workplace canteen from being open where there is no practical alternative for staff at that workplace to obtain food or drink;
d
the carrying out of maintenance and repairs or other work to ensure premises are suitable for use when sub-paragraph (1) no longer applies to the premises.
3
For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), an indoor area adjacent to the premises of the business where seating is made available for customers of the business (whether or not by the business) is to be treated as part of the premises of that business.
4
Where—
a
a person responsible for carrying on a business (“business A”) is required by virtue of this paragraph to cease carrying on business A at premises, and
b
business A forms part of a larger business (“business B”),
the requirement in this paragraph is complied with if the person responsible for carrying on business B ceases to carry on business A at the premises.
Closure of holiday or travel accommodationI518
1
A person responsible for carrying on a business which is listed in paragraphs 15 to 18 (holiday or travel accommodation) must—
a
close to members of the public any premises operated as part of the business, and
b
not carry on business at such premises otherwise than in accordance with this regulation.
2
Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent—
a
carrying out maintenance and repairs or other work to ensure premises are suitable for use when sub-paragraph (1) no longer applies to the premises;
b
the use of premises for any purpose as may be requested or authorised by the Welsh Ministers or a local authority;
c
the provision of accommodation for any persons staying in that accommodation when this paragraph most recently began to apply to the area in which the accommodation is situated and who—
i
are unable to return to their main residence, or
ii
are using the accommodation as their main residence;
d
the use of premises to carry on the business by providing information or other services—
i
through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
ii
by telephone, including enquiries by text message, or
iii
by post.
3
Where—
a
a person responsible for carrying on a business (“business A”) is required by virtue of this paragraph to cease carrying on business A at premises, and
b
business A forms part of a larger business (“business B”),
the requirement in this paragraph is complied with if the person responsible for carrying on business B ceases to carry on business A at the premises.
Closure of community centres F34...I529
1
2
A community centre may be open—
a
to provide essential voluntary services, or
b
to provide public services upon the request of the Welsh Ministers or a local authority.
F373
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F374
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5
In this paragraph, “public services” includes the provision of food banks or other support for homeless or vulnerable people, childcare, blood donation sessions or support in an emergency.
CHAPTER 2Businesses or services whose premises are required to be closed
Closure of businesses and servicesI5310
1
A person responsible for carrying on a business or providing a service which is listed in paragraphs 21 to 48 must—
a
close to members of the public any premises operated as part of the business or service, and
b
not carry on the business or service at such premises otherwise than in accordance with this paragraph.
2
Sub-paragraph (1) does not prevent—
a
carrying out maintenance and repairs or other work to ensure premises are suitable for use when sub-paragraph (1) no longer applies to the premises;
b
the use of premises for any purpose as may be requested or authorised by the Welsh Ministers or a local authority;
c
the use of premises to broadcast without an audience present at the premises (whether over the internet or as part of a radio or television broadcast) or to rehearse for such a broadcast;
d
the use of premises for the provision of goods or services (including their sale, hire, collection or delivery) in response to an order or enquiry made—
i
through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
ii
by telephone, including by text message, or
iii
by post;
e
the use of premises for the provision of information—
i
through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
ii
by telephone, including by text message, or
iii
by post.
3
Where—
a
a person responsible for carrying on a business (“business A”) is required by virtue of this paragraph to cease carrying on business A at premises, and
b
business A forms part of a larger business (“business B”),
the requirement in this paragraph is complied with if the person responsible for carrying on business B ceases to carry on business A at the premises.
CHAPTER 3Business and services whose premises are exempt from the requirement to close
Exemption from the requirement to be closedI5411
1
Despite the preceding provisions of this Part, premises operated by businesses or services listed in paragraphs 49 to 66 may continue to be open.
2
And shopping centres, shopping arcades and markets may be open to the public to the extent that this is required for access to a business or service listed in paragraphs 49 to 66.
3
A person responsible for premises authorised for the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption off the premises may not sell or supply alcohol between 10.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m.
4
Sub-paragraph (3) does not allow the person responsible for the premises to sell or supply alcohol in contravention of an authorisation granted or given in respect of the premises.
CHAPTER 4List of closed premises
Closed premises
Food and drink businesses
I5512
Bars (including bars in members' clubs).
I5613
Public houses.
I5714
Cafes, canteens and restaurants (including workplace canteens and dining rooms in members' clubs).
Holiday or travel accommodation
I5815
Camping sites.
I5916
Holiday sites.
I6017
Hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation;
I6118
Other holiday accommodation (including holiday apartments, hostels and boarding houses).
Public services etc.
I6219
Community centres.
F3820
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I6321
Libraries and archive services.
Personal services etc.
I6422
Hair salons and barbers.
I6523
Nail and beauty salons including tanning and electrolysis services.
I6624
Body piercings and tattooing services.
Leisure and social etc.
I6725
Nightclubs, discotheques, dance halls or other venues authorised for the sale or supply of alcohol where live or recorded music is provided for members of the public or members of the venue to dance.
I6826
Sexual entertainment venues (within the meaning given by paragraph 2A of Schedule 3 to the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982).
I6927
Cinemas.
I7028
Concert halls and theatres.
I7129
Casinos.
I7230
Bingo halls.
I7331
Amusement arcades.
I7432
Bowling alleys.
I7533
Indoor play centres or areas.
I7634
Funfairs, amusement parks and theme parks.
I7735
Holiday, leisure activity or events businesses.
I7836
Museums and galleries.
I7937
F63Ice skating rinks.
I8038
Trampoline parks and centres.
I8139
Enclosed or indoor skate parks and centres.
I8240
Spas.
I8341
Venues for events or conferences (including venues for weddings).
I8442
Visitor attractions.
Sports and exercise.
I8543
Sports or exercise facilities, including indoor fitness studios and gyms.
I8644
Swimming pools.
I8745
Sports courts, bowling greens, golf courses and enclosed sports grounds or pitches (whether outdoors or indoors).
Retail etc.
I8846
Any business offering goods or services for sale or hire in retail premises.
I8947
Shopping centres and shopping arcades.
I9048
Estate or letting agents F6and developer sales offices.
Exempt premises
Public services etc.
I9149
Dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapy services, acupuncture services and other medical or health services, including services relating to mental health.
I9250
Hospital libraries and libraries at educational establishments.
I9351
Funeral directors.
I9452
Veterinary surgeons.
Food and drink businesses
I9553
Cafés and canteens at a hospital, care home, school or within accommodation provided for students.
I9654
Canteens at a prison or an establishment intended for use for naval, military or air force purposes or for the purposes of the Department of the Secretary of State responsible for defence.
Retail etc.
I9755
Businesses offering the following goods for sale or hire in a shop—
a
food or drink for consumption off the premises (including food for pets and other domestic animals);
b
products essential for the storage, preparation or consumption of food or drink;
c
products for the essential upkeep, maintenance or functioning of the home or a workplace;
d
pharmaceutical products, health and personal care products, baby products (including clothing), toiletries and cosmetics;
e
newspapers and magazines;
f
bicycles and products essential for the use and maintenance of bicycles,
but only for the purposes of selling or hiring those goods.
I9856
Food markets, convenience stores, corner shops, pet shops, off licences and petrol stations.
I9957
Supermarkets and other shops that sell multiple types of goods but only for the purposes of—
a
selling the goods listed in paragraph 55;
b
selling goods of a type ordinarily sold by any of the businesses listed in paragraph 56;
c
selling other goods—
i
where it is not reasonably practicable to separate or demarcate those areas of a shop that ordinarily displays such goods from those areas that display the goods mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b);
ii
on an exceptional basis where the goods are required in an emergency or on compassionate grounds.
I10058
Shops offering maintenance or repair services for telecommunications or information technology devices.
I10159
Building supplies and hardware stores.
I10260
Banks, building societies and other financial services providers.
I10361
Post offices.
I10462
Car repair and MOT services.
F1562A
Automatic car washes.
I10563
Livestock markets or auctions.
I10664
Laundrettes and dry cleaners.
I10765
Taxi or vehicle hire businesses.
I10866
Agricultural or aquacultural supplies shops.
SCHEDULE 5F17Areas F67...
Sch. 5 heading substituted (27.2.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/210), regs. 1(2), 2(10)
Words in Sch. 5 heading omitted (3.5.2021 immediately before the start of the day) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/542), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(a)
I1091
This is the table referred to in regulation 4(8)—
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
Area | Alert Level of Area | |
1 | The whole of Wales | F242No alert level |
Temporary modificationsF742
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F77SCHEDULE 5APersons exempt from the restrictions on leaving the United Kingdom, and the requirement to have a travel declaration form
Sch. 5A omitted (17.5.2021 at 6.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 10) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/583), regs. 1(2), 2(17)
F771
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F772
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F773
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F774
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F775
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F776
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F777
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F778
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F779
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F7710
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F7711
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F7712
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F7713
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F7714
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F7715
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F7716
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F7717
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F7718
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F7SCHEDULE 6Temporary modifications for Christmas: extended households and travel
Sch. 6 omitted (9.1.2021 at 4.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel and Restrictions) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/20), regs. 1(2), 8(8)
Christmas: temporary modifications to restrictions on gatherings in private dwellings and restrictions on travellingF71
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Definition of “Christmas period”F72
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Extended households during Christmas periodF73
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F74
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transitional provision about extended householdsF75
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SCHEDULE 7Regulated premises
I110Food and drink businesses
I1111
Bars (including bars in members' clubs).
I1122
Public houses.
I1133
Cafes, canteens and restaurants (including workplace canteens and dining rooms in members' clubs).
Holiday and travel accommodation
I1144
Camping sites.
I1155
Holiday sites.
I1166
Hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation.
I1177
Other holiday accommodation (including holiday apartments, hostels and boarding houses).
Public services etc.
I1188
Medical or health services.
I1199
Recycling and waste centres.
I12010
Community centres.
I12111
Libraries and archive services.
I12212
Places of worship.
I12313
Funeral directors.
I12414
Crematoriums.
I12515
Veterinary surgeons.
Personal services etc.
I12616
Hair salons and barbers.
I12717
Nail and beauty salons including tanning and electrolysis services.
I12818
Body piercings and tattooing services.
Leisure and social etc.
I12919
Cinemas.
I13020
Concert halls and theatres.
I13121
Casinos.
I13222
Bingo halls.
I13323
Amusement arcades.
I13424
Bowling alleys.
I13525
Indoor play centres or areas.
I13626
Playgrounds.
I13727
Funfairs, amusement parks and theme parks.
I13828
Holiday, leisure activity or events businesses.
I13929
Museums and galleries.
I14030
F64Ice skating rinks.
I14131
Trampoline parks and centres.
I14232
Indoor skate parks and centres.
I14333
Spas.
I14434
Venues for events or conferences (including venues for weddings).
I14535
Visitor attractions.
Sports and exercise
I14636
Sports or exercise facilities, including indoor fitness studios and gyms.
I14737
Swimming pools.
I14838
Sports courts, bowling greens, golf courses and enclosed sports grounds or pitches (whether outdoors or indoors).
Retail etc.
I14939
Any business offering goods or services for sale or hire in retail premises, including—
a
auction houses;
b
car dealerships;
c
markets;
d
betting shops;
e
garden centres and plant nurseries;
f
pharmacies (including non-dispensing pharmacies) and chemists;
g
banks, building societies and other financial services providers;
h
post offices;
i
car repair and MOT services;
j
livestock markets or auctions;
k
laundrettes and dry cleaners;
l
petrol stations;
m
taxi or vehicle hire businesses.
I15040
Shopping centres and shopping arcades.
I15141
Storage and distribution facilities, including delivery drop off points.
I15242
Estate or letting agents, developer sales offices and show homes.
F284SCHEDULE 8Enforcement of requirement to take preventative measures on regulated premises
Sch. 8 omitted (18.4.2022) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/450), regs. 1(2), 2(10)
Premises improvement noticeF2841
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Premises closure noticeF2842
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Effect of premises closure noticeF2843
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Termination of premises improvement or closure noticeF2844
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AppealsF2845
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Issuing premises improvement and closure notices and terminationsF2846
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Publicising premises improvement and closure noticesF2847
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Production of documents etc.F2848
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F285SCHEDULE 9Form of sign to accompany premises improvement notice or premises closure notice
Sch. 9 omitted (18.4.2022) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/450), regs. 1(2), 2(10)
F285Sign to be displayed with premises improvement notice
F2851
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F285Sign to be displayed with premises closure notice
F2852
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Regulations applied (11.2.2022 at. 4.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/126), regs. 1(2), 12(2) (with reg. 19)