Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 20202

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Schedule 2 of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020(c) is amended in accordance with this regulation.

2

In paragraph 1(1)(f), after “therapy” insert “ except if provided to an elite athlete ”.

3

In paragraph 1(1), in the definition of “sporting event”, after “sport training” insert “ , and dance of any type shall be deemed to be a form of exercise or sport for the purposes of this schedule ”

4

In paragraph 3(3) for “sub-paragraph (3)” substitute “ sub-paragraph (4) ”

5

In paragraph 6(2), for “sub-paragraphs (3) to (7)” substitute “ subparagraphs (3) to (9) ”.

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In paragraph 6(7) omit “dwelling”.

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After paragraph 6(7), insert—

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Sub-paragraph (2) shall not prohibit or prevent a person from organising, operating or participating in a gathering for the purpose of education or training (and for the avoidance of doubt, regulation 5 shall continue to apply to such a gathering).

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Sub-paragraph (2) shall not prohibit or prevent a person from organising, operating or participating in a gathering which is a blood donation session (and for the avoidance of doubt, regulation 5 shall continue to apply to such a gathering).

8

In paragraph 7(2)(b), after “test of competence to drive” insert “ a vehicle other than a motorcycle ”.

9

After paragraph 7(2) insert—

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Sub-paragraph (2)(c) shall not prevent or prohibit a person using a caravan in, or the facilities of, a caravan park for touring caravans in the event of an emergency.

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In paragraph 8(5), before “in a canteen” insert “ on a ferry crossing which lasts or is expected to last three hours or more, ”.