Restrictions on gatherings: private dwellings6

1

A person shall not participate in an outdoor gathering in a private dwelling which consists of more than thirty persons.

2

Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), a person shall not participate in an indoor gathering in a private dwelling which consists of—

a

more than ten persons; and

b

persons from more than four households.

3

Paragraph (2) is modified in its application to a gathering in a private dwelling which is occupied by one household (“A”) in any case where household A consists of more than ten persons. In such a case, an indoor gathering of persons which consists of more than ten persons from household A does not contravene the restriction in paragraph (2), subject to the condition that no person from any other household participates in that gathering.

4

Paragraph (2) does not apply where the gathering is for the purpose of—

a

the provision of care or assistance, including social services, to a vulnerable person;

b

the provision of emergency or medical assistance to any person; or

c

the fulfilment of a legal obligation.