3.—(1) The Passenger Information Regulations are amended as follows.
(2) For regulation 6(2) (offences) substitute—
“(2) An offence under paragraph (1) is punishable—
(a)on summary conviction, by a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum,
(b)on conviction on indictment, by a fine.”.
(3) In paragraph 1(a)(ii)(aa) of schedule 1 (required information), after the second hyperlink, insert “and https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-public-health-checks-at-borders/pages/overview/”.
(4) In paragraph 1(c)(iii) of schedule 1—
(a)after “information”, insert “, to possess notification of a negative test result”,
(b)after “3” insert “, 5A”.
(5) In paragraph 2(b) of schedule 1—
(a)omit the “and” at the end of head (ii),
(b)at the end of head (iii), insert—
“, and
(iv)text which informs passengers of the requirement to possess notification of a negative test result in regulation 5A of the International Travel Regulations,”.
(6) In paragraph 3(a)(iv) of schedule 1—
(a)omit the “and” at the end of sub-head (bb),
(b)at the end of sub-head (cc), insert—
“, and
(7) In paragraph 3(b)(iii) of schedule 1—
(a)after “information”, insert “, to possess notification of a negative test result”,
(b)after “3” insert “, 5A”.
(8) For Part 1 of schedule 2 (passenger notices), substitute—
The United Kingdom is taking steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
1) All persons (including UK nationals and residents) arriving in the UK from outside the common travel area must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure to the UK. For further information please visit: https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-public-health-checks-at-borders/pages/overview/.
2) To protect your health and others’, everyone must complete an online passenger locator form before arrival in the United Kingdom.
3) All arrivals must self-isolate for 10 days unless exempt. Check the list of exempt countries immediately before travel.
4) It is a legal requirement that you wear a face covering on public transport in the UK.
Failure to comply with these measures is a criminal offence and you could be fined. Please visit www.gov.uk/uk-border-control for detailed public health advice and requirements for entering the UK.”.