Scottish Statutory Instruments
Public Health
Made
at 7.15 p.m. on 26th March 2020
Laid before the Scottish Parliament
27th March 2020
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(1)
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 1(1) of schedule 19 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 M1 (“the Act”) and all other powers enabling them to do so.
These Regulations are made in response to the serious and imminent threat to public health which is posed by the incidence and spread of coronavirus in Scotland.
The Scottish Ministers consider that the 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 paragraph 6(2) and (3) of schedule 19 of the Act, the Scottish Ministers are of the opinion that, by reason of urgency, it is necessary to make these Regulations without a draft having been laid before, and approved by, a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
1.—(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 and come into force immediately after they are made.
[F1(2) These Regulations apply—
(a)in Scotland, and
(b)in Scottish airspace, in relation to a person who is on a mode of transport which took off from, or is to land at, a place in Scotland.
(3) In paragraph (2)—
“Scotland” includes so much of the internal waters and territorial sea of the United Kingdom as are adjacent to Scotland,
“Scottish airspace” means the airspace above Scotland.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 1(2)(3) substituted for reg. 1(2) (22.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(3)(a), 2(2) (with reg. 1(4)(a))
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 1 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
X12.—F3(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2) The Scottish Ministers must review the need for restrictions and requirements imposed by these Regulations at least once every 21 days, with the first review being carried out by 16 April 2020.
(3) As soon as the Scottish Ministers consider that any restriction or requirement set out in these Regulations are no longer necessary to prevent, protect against, control or provide a public health response to the incidence or spread of infection in Scotland with coronavirus, the Scottish Ministers must [F4revoke] that restriction or requirement.
F5(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F5(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Editorial Information
X1The power conferred under this provision to make a direction may be exercised by means of a notice published in The Gazette
Textual Amendments
F2Words in reg. 2 heading omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(a)
F3Reg. 2(1) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(b)
F4Word in reg. 2(3) substituted (29.5.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(c)
F5Reg. 2(4)(5) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(d)
Commencement Information
I2Reg. 2 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
3.—(1) A person who is responsible for carrying on a business which is listed in Part 1 of schedule 1 must—
(a)F7...—
(i)close any premises, or part of the premises, in which food or drink are sold for consumption on those premises, and
(ii)cease selling food or drink for consumption on its premises, or
(b)if the business sells food or drink for consumption off the premises, cease selling food or drink for consumption on its premises F7... .
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), food or drink sold by a hotel or other accommodation as part of room service is not to be treated as being sold for consumption on its premises.
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a)(ii) and (b), an 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) A person responsible for carrying on a business or providing a service which is listed in Part 2 of schedule 1 must cease to carry on that business or to provide that service F8... .
(5) Paragraph (4) does not prevent the use of—
(a)premises used for the businesses or services listed in paragraphs 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10 of schedule 1 to broadcast a performance to people outside the premises, whether over the internet or as part of a radio or television broadcast,
(b)any suitable premises used for the businesses or services listed in that schedule to host blood donation sessions.
[F9(c)premises by a business taking preparatory steps, while the premises remain closed to members of the public, in pursuance of the requirement in regulation 4(1).]
(6) If a business listed in Part 1 or 2 of schedule 1 (“business A”) forms part of a larger business (“business B”), the person responsible for carrying on business B complies with the requirement in paragraph (1) if it closes down business A.
Textual Amendments
F6Words in reg. 3 heading omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(a)
F7Words in reg. 3(1) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(b)
F8Words in reg. 3(4) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(c)
F9Reg. 3(5)(c) inserted (19.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
Commencement Information
I3Reg. 3 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
4.—(1) [F11Subject to regulation 3 and paragraphs (2), (4), (6), (8) and (9), a person] who is responsible for carrying on a business or providing a service F12... must F13... —
(a)take all reasonable measures to ensure that a distance of two metres is maintained between any persons on the premises (except between two members of the same household, or a carer and the person assisted by the carer),
(b)take all reasonable measures to ensure that it only admits people to its premises in sufficiently small numbers to make it possible to maintain that distance,
(c)take all reasonable measures to ensure that a distance of two metres is maintained between any person waiting to enter its premises (except between two members of the same household, or a carer and the person assisted by the carer).
(2) A person who is responsible for [F14providing] library services must F15...—
(a)cease to F16... provide that service except by making deliveries or otherwise providing services in response to orders received—
(i)through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
(ii)by telephone, including orders by text message, or
(iii)by post,
(b)close any premises which are not required to F17... provide its services as permitted by sub-paragraph (a),
(c)cease to admit any person to its premises who is not required to F18... provide its services as permitted by sub-paragraph (a).
[F19(3) Paragraph (2) does not apply to—
F20(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)[F21taking] preparatory steps, while the premises remain closed to members of the public, in pursuance of the requirement in paragraph (1).
[F22(c)a library at, or associated with, a college or university which provides library services to members of staff of the college or university or individuals undertaking postgraduate study, where it is not reasonably possible for those services to be accessed by those persons from the place they are living.]]
(4) Subject to paragraph (5), a person who is responsible for carrying on a business consisting of the provision of holiday accommodation, whether in a hotel, hostel, bed and breakfast accommodation, holiday apartment, home, cottage or bungalow, campsite, caravan park or boarding house, must cease to carry on that business F23... .
(5) A person referred to in paragraph (4) may continue to carry on their business and keep any premises used in that business open—
(a)to provide accommodation for any person, who—
(i)is unable to return to their main residence,
(ii)uses that accommodation as their main residence,
(iii)needs accommodation while moving house,
(iv)needs accommodation to attend a funeral,
[F24(v)needs accommodation while travelling for the purposes of work or to provide voluntary or charitable services, where it is not reasonably possible for the person to work, or to provide those services, from the place where they are living,]
(b)to provide accommodation or support services for the homeless,
(c)to host blood donation sessions, F25...
(d)for any purpose requested by the Scottish Ministers or a local [F26authority, or]
[F27(e)to provide information or other services—
(i)through a website, or otherwise by on-line communication,
(ii)by telephone, including by text message,
(iii)by post.]
(6) A person who is responsible for a place of worship must ensure that F28... the place of worship is closed, except for uses permitted in paragraph (7).
(7) A place of worship may be used—
(a)for funerals,
(b)to broadcast an act of worship, whether over the internet or as part of a radio or television broadcast, F29...
(c)to provide essential voluntary services or urgent public support services (including the provision of food banks or other support for the homeless or vulnerable people, blood donation sessions or support in an emergency), [F30or]
[F31(d)for prayer or contemplation by an individual either alone or with members of their household,]
provided that, in each case, a distance of two metres is maintained between every person on the premises (except between two members of the same household, or a carer and the person being assisted by the carer).
(8) A person who is responsible for a community centre must ensure that F32... the community centre is closed except where—
(a)it is used to provide essential voluntary activities or urgent public support services (including the provision of food banks or other support for the homeless or vulnerable people, blood donation sessions or support in an emergency), and
(b)reasonable measures are taken to ensure that a distance of two metres is maintained between every person on the premises while those services are provided (other than between two members of the same household, or a carer and the person being assisted by the carer).
(9) A person who is responsible for a crematorium F33... must ensure that F34... the crematorium is closed to members of the public, except for funerals F35... where reasonable measures are taken to ensure that a distance of two metres is maintained between every person on the premises of the crematorium during the funeral F36... (other than between two members of the same household, or a carer and the person assisted by the carer).
[F37(9A) Paragraph (9) does not apply to the grounds surrounding a crematorium, including any burial ground or garden of remembrance.]
(10) If a business referred to in paragraph (2) or (4) (“business A”) forms part of a larger business (“business B”), the person responsible for carrying on business B complies with the requirement in paragraph (2) or (4) to cease to carry on its business if it ceases to carry on business A.
[F38(11) In this regulation—
“carer” includes a person who provides care for the person assisted whether that care is provided—
by a carer within the meaning of section 1 of the Carers (Scotland) Act 2016,
on a paid basis, or
on a voluntary basis,
“premises”—
in relation to paragraph (2)(b), has the meaning given by paragraph 4(5) of schedule 19 of the Coronavirus Act 2020, and
in all other cases, includes any building or structure and any land.]
Textual Amendments
F10Words in reg. 4 heading omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(a)
F11Words in reg. 4(1) substituted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(a)(i)
F12Words in reg. 4(1) omitted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(a)(ii)
F13Words in reg. 4(1) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(b)
F14Word in reg. 4(2) substituted (29.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)(i)
F15Words in reg. 4(2) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(c)
F16Words in reg. 4(2)(a) omitted (29.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)(ii)
F17Words in reg. 4(2)(b) omitted (29.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)(iii)
F18Words in reg. 4(2)(c) omitted (29.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)(iv)
F19Reg. 4(3) substituted (29.5.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(d)
F20Reg. 4(3)(a) omitted (29.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)(i)
F21Word in reg. 4(3)(b) substituted (29.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)(ii)
F22Reg. 4(3)(c) inserted (29.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)(iii)
F23Words in reg. 4(4) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(e)
F24Reg. 4(5)(a)(v) inserted (22.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(3)(a), 2(4)(a)
F25Word in reg. 4(5) omitted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(b)(i)
F26Words in reg. 4(5)(d) substituted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(b)(ii)
F27Reg. 4(5)(e) inserted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(b)(iii)
F28Words in reg. 4(6) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(f)
F29Word in reg. 4(7) omitted (22.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(3)(a), 2(4)(b)(i)
F30Word in reg. 4(7)(c) inserted (22.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(3)(a), 2(4)(b)(ii)
F31Reg. 4(7)(d) inserted (22.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(3)(a), 2(4)(b)(iii)
F32Words in reg. 4(8) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(g)
F33Words in reg. 4(9) omitted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(c)(i)
F34Words in reg. 4(9) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(4)(h)
F35Words in reg. 4(9) omitted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(c)(ii)
F36Words in reg. 4(9) omitted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(c)(iii)
F37Reg. 4(9A) inserted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(d)
F38Reg. 4(11) substituted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(e)
Commencement Information
I4Reg. 4 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
5.—(1) Except to the extent that a defence would be available under regulation 8(4), F39... no person may leave the place where they are living.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), the place where a person is living includes the premises where they live together with any garden, yard, passage, stair, garage, outhouse or other appurtenance of such premises.
(3) Paragraph (1) does not apply to any person who is homeless.
Textual Amendments
F39Words in reg. 5(1) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(5)
Commencement Information
I5Reg. 5 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
6.—(1) No person may participate in a gathering in a public place except—
(a)where all the persons in the gathering are members of no more than three households,
(b)where the gathering is essential for work purposes,
(c)to attend a funeral,
(d)where reasonably necessary—
(i)to facilitate a house move,
(ii)to provide care or assistance to a vulnerable person,
(iii)to provide emergency assistance,
(iv)to participate in legal proceedings or to fulfil a legal obligation, or
(e)in relation to a marriage ceremony or civil partnership registration, where all the persons in the gathering (other than the approved celebrant or authorised registrar and any interpreter) are members of no more than three households.
(2) In paragraph (1)—
“approved celebrant”—
in relation to a civil partnership, has the meaning given by section 94A(4)(a) of the Civil Partnership Act 2004,
in relation to a marriage, has the meaning given by section 8(2)(a) of the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977,
“authorised registrar”—
in relation to a civil partnership, has the meaning given by section 87 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004,
in relation to a marriage, has the meaning given by section 8(2)(b) of the Marriage (Scotland) Act 1977,
“gathering” means a situation where two or more people are present together in the same place—
in order to engage in any form of social interaction with each other, or
to undertake any other activity with each other.]
Textual Amendments
F40Reg. 6 substituted (29.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(3)
Textual Amendments
F41Pt. 3A inserted (22.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(3)(a), 2(6) (with reg. 1(4)(a))
6A.—(1) Except to the extent that a defence would be available under regulation 8(4), no person may use a passenger transport service or passenger transport service premises without wearing a face covering.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to the wearing of a face covering—
(a)on a school transport service,
(b)on a cruise ship,
(c)by a child who is under the age of 5,
(d)by a constable acting in the course of their duty,
(e)by an emergency responder (other than a constable) acting in their capacity as an emergency responder,
(f)by a person providing a passenger transport service, or an employee of that person, where there is a partition between the person or employee and members of the public,
(g)by a person flying or otherwise operating a passenger transport service for the carriage of passengers by air,
(h)on a ferry where—
(i)the ferry, or the part of the ferry which is open to members of the public, is entirely outdoors, or
(ii)a distance of two metres can be maintained between any persons on the ferry or the part of the ferry which is open to members of the public.
(3) In this regulation—
“emergency responder” has the meaning given by section 153A(6) of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984,
“passenger transport service” means a service provided for the carriage of passengers by road, railway, tramway, air or sea,
“passenger transport service premises” means off-road premises where a passenger transport service may stop or terminate, allowing passengers on and off.
(4) For the purposes of paragraph (1)—
(a)a person uses a passenger transport service when—
(i)they are—
(aa)boarding any mode of transport by means of which a passenger transport service is provided, or
(bb)on board any mode of transport, whether or not for the purposes of travel, by means of which a passenger transport service is provided, and
(ii)that service is available for use by the public,
(b)a person uses passenger transport service premises when—
(i)they are present at premises where a passenger transport service may provide, stop or terminate their service, and
(ii)those premises are available for use by the public.]
7.—(1) A relevant person may take such action as is necessary to enforce any requirement imposed by these Regulations.
(2) A relevant person may give a prohibition notice to a person if the relevant person reasonably believes that—
(a)the person is contravening a requirement in these Regulations, and
(b)it is necessary and proportionate to give the prohibition notice for the purpose of preventing that person from continuing to contravene the requirement.
(3) Where a relevant person considers that a person is outside the place where they are living, the relevant person may—
(a)direct that person to return to the place where they are living, or
(b)remove that person to the place where they are living.
(4) A constable, exercising the power in paragraph (3)(b) to remove a person to the place where they are living, may use reasonable force, if necessary, in exercise of the power.
(5) Where the person outside the place where they are living is a child accompanied by an individual who has responsibility for the child—
(a)the relevant person may direct that individual to take the child to the place where they are living, and
(b)that individual must, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure that the child complies with any such direction or instruction given by the relevant person to the child.
(6) Where a relevant person has reasonable grounds to believe that a child is repeatedly failing to comply with the restriction in regulation 5(1), the relevant person may direct any individual who has responsibility for the child to secure, so far as reasonably practicable, that the child complies with that restriction.
(7) For the purposes of this regulation, an individual has responsibility for a child if the individual—
(a)has custody or charge of the child for the time being, or
(b)has parental responsibility for the child.
(8) A relevant person may only exercise a power in paragraph (3), (5) or (6) if the relevant person considers that it is a necessary and proportionate means of ensuring compliance with the requirement.
(9) Where a relevant person considers that three or more people are gathered together in contravention of regulation 6, the relevant person may—
(a)direct the gathering to disperse,
(b)direct any person in the gathering to return to the place where they are living, or
(c)remove any person in the gathering to the place where they are living.
(10) Paragraphs (4) to [F42(8)] of this regulation apply to the exercise of a power under paragraph (9) as they apply to the exercise of a power under paragraph (3), (5) or (6).
(11) A relevant person exercising a power under paragraph (3), (5), (6) or (9) may give the person concerned any reasonable instructions they consider to be necessary.
(12) For the purposes of this regulation, a “relevant person” means—
(a)a constable, or
(b)subject to paragraph (13), a person designated by a local authority for the purposes of this regulation.
(13) A local authority may only designate a person for the purposes of this regulation in relation to a requirement in regulation 3 or 4.
(14) For the purposes of this Part, references to a requirement include references to a restriction.
Textual Amendments
F42Word in reg. 7(10) substituted (1.4.2020 at 8.30 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/106), regs. 1(1), 2(3)
Commencement Information
I6Reg. 7 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
8.—(1) A person who contravenes a requirement in regulation 3 to 7 commits an offence.
(2) A person who obstructs any person carrying out a function under these Regulations commits an offence.
(3) A person who contravenes a direction given under regulation 7, or fails to comply with a reasonable instruction or a prohibition notice given by a relevant person under regulation 7, commits an offence.
(4) It is a defence to a charge of committing an offence under paragraph (1), (2) or (3) to show that the person, in the circumstances, had a reasonable excuse [F43(see paragraphs (5) and (5A))].
(5) [F44Subject to paragraph (5A)], a reasonable excuse includes F45... —
[F46(a)to obtain supplies for their household or a vulnerable person (including supplies for a pet or animal in their household or the household of a vulnerable person),
(aa)to make use of a service provided by a business or service not listed in Part 2 of schedule 1,]
[F47(b)to take exercise—
(i)alone,
(ii)with members of their household,
(iii)with members of [F48no more than two other households],]
(c)to seek medical assistance, including to access any of the services referred to in paragraph 37 or 38 of schedule 1,
(d)to provide care or assistance to a vulnerable person, including to provide emergency assistance,
(e)to donate blood,
(f)to travel for the purposes of work or to provide voluntary or charitable services, where it is not reasonably possible for that person to work, or to provide those services, from the place where they are living,
(g)to attend a funeral of—
(i)a member of the person's household,
(ii)a close family member, or
(iii)if no-one within sub-paragraphs (i) or (ii) are attending, a friend,
(h)to fulfil a legal obligation, including attending court or satisfying bail conditions, or to participate in legal proceedings,
(i)to access critical public services, including—
(i)childcare or educational facilities (where these are still available to the child in relation to whom that person is the parent of, or has parental responsibility for or care of, the child),
(ii)social services,
(iii)services provided by the Department of Work and Pensions,
(iv)services provided to victims (such as victims of crime),
(j)in relation to children who do not live in the same household as their parents, or one of their parents, to continue 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,
(k)in the case of a minister of religion or worship leader, to go to their place of worship,
[F49(l)to move home,
(la)to undertake any of the following activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of a residential property—
(i)visiting estate or letting agents, developer sales offices or show homes,
(ii)viewing residential properties to look for a property to buy or rent,
(iii)preparing a residential property to move in,
(iv)visiting a residential property to undertake any activities required for the rental or sale of that property,]
(m)to avoid injury, illness or to escape a risk of harm.
[F50(n)to access recycling or waste disposal services,
(o)to take part in outdoor recreation—
(i)alone,
(ii)with members of their household,
(iii)with members of [F51no more than two other households,]]
[F52(p)to attend a place of worship to pray or contemplate, either alone or with other members of their household,
(q)in relation to a person who is a member of a household which is part of an extended household, to visit, provide assistance to or stay with the household which forms the other part of the extended household in the place where that household is living.]
[F53(r)in relation to a person who owns a residential property other than the place where they are living—
(i)to attend the property for the purpose of ensuring it is secure and in good condition,
(ii)to undertake or arrange work for the upkeep and maintenance of the property.]
[F54(5A) In relation to the wearing of a face covering, a reasonable excuse includes—
(a)to seek medical assistance,
(b)to provide care or assistance to a vulnerable person, including to provide emergency assistance,
(c)to avoid injury, illness or to escape a risk of harm,
(d)where the person cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering—
(i)because of any physical or mental illness or impairment or disability (within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010),
(ii)without severe distress,
(e)to communicate with a person who has difficulties communicating (in relation to speech, language or otherwise),
(f)to eat or drink where reasonably necessary,
(g)to take medication,
(h)to remove a face covering temporarily to comply with a request by a relevant person or another person acting in the course of their duties, and for the purposes of this sub-paragraph “relevant person” has the meaning given by regulation 7(12).]
(6) A person who commits an offence under this regulation is liable, on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.
(7) If an offence under this regulation 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) commits the offence and is liable to be prosecuted and proceeded against and punished accordingly.
(8) In paragraph (7), “officer” in relation to a body corporate means —
(a)in the case of a company—
(i)a director, secretary, manager or similar officer, or
(ii)where the affairs of the company are managed by its members, a member,
(b)in the case of a limited liability partnership, a member,
(c)in the case of a partnership other than a limited liability partnership, a partner,
(d)in the case of another body or association, a person who is concerned in the management or control of its affairs.
Textual Amendments
F43Words in reg. 8(4) inserted (22.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(3)(b), 2(7)(a) (with reg. 1(4)(b))
F44Words in reg. 8(5) substituted (22.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(3)(b), 2(7)(b)(i) (with reg. 1(4)(b))
F45Words in reg. 8(5) omitted (29.5.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(7)(a) (with reg. 3)
F46Reg. 8(5)(a)(aa) substituted for reg. 8(5)(a) (29.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(4)(a)
F47Reg. 8(5)(b) substituted (29.5.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(7)(c) (with reg. 3)
F48Words in reg. 8(5)(b)(iii) substituted (19.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(b)(ii)
F49Reg. 8(5)(l)(la) substituted for reg. 8(5)(l) (29.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(4)(b)
F50Reg. 8(5)(n)(o) inserted (29.5.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/164), regs. 1(1), 2(7)(d) (with reg. 3)
F51Words in reg. 8(5)(o)(iii) substituted (19.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2), 2(7)(b)(iii)
F52Reg. 8(5)(p)(q) inserted (19.6.2020 for specified purposes, 22.6.2020 in so far as not already in force) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2)(3)(c), 2(7)(b)(iv)
F53Reg. 8(5)(r) inserted (29.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(4)(c)
F54Reg. 8(5A) inserted (22.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(3)(b), 2(7)(c) (with reg. 1(4)(b))
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reg. 8(4)(5) restricted (temp.) (8.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/169), regs. 1(2), 6(6) (with reg. 15) (as amended (20.6.2020 at 1.00 p.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/184), regs. 1(2), 2(3)(c))
Commencement Information
I7Reg. 8 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
9.—(1) A constable may issue a fixed penalty notice to a person that the constable reasonably believes—
(a)has committed an offence under these Regulations, and
(b)is aged [F5518] years 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 in accordance with these Regulations.
(3) The penalty payable in respect of a fixed penalty notice, subject to paragraph (4), is £60.
(4) Unless paragraph (5) applies, if £30 is paid before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the fixed penalty notice, then that is the amount of the fixed penalty (and the fixed penalty notice must make known the effect of this paragraph).
(5) If the person to whom a fixed penalty notice is given has already received a fixed penalty notice under these Regulations—
(a)paragraph (4) does not apply, and
(b)the penalty payable in the case of—
(i)the second fixed penalty notice received is £120,
(ii)the third and subsequent fixed penalty notice received is double the amount specified in the last fixed penalty notice received by that person, to a maximum of £960.
(6) For the purposes of these Regulations—
(a)the form of a fixed penalty notice,
(b)the effect of a fixed penalty notice, and
(c)the procedure that applies to a fixed penalty notice,
are the same as those that apply to a fixed penalty notice given under section 129(1) of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 M2, as provided for in sections 129 to 134 of that Act [F56and sections 226B and 226I of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995]F57 , subject to the modifications in paragraph (7).
(7) The modifications are—
(a)section 129(1) is to be disregarded,
(b)the definitions of “fixed penalty notice” in sections 129(2) and 134 are to be construed as a reference to a notice under paragraph (1),
(c)the definition of “prescribed area” in section 129(2) is to be disregarded,
(d)section 130(1), (2) and (3)(f) is to be disregarded,
(e)the references to “section 129” in section 131(1) and section 133(1) are to be construed as references to this regulation,
[F58(f)in section 131(5)—
(i)the reference to “in accordance with this Part” is to be construed as a reference to these Regulations, and
(ii)the reference to “a sum equal to one and a half times” is to be disregarded,] F59...
(g)the definition of “fixed penalty offence” in section 134 is to be construed as though it referred to an offence of the type referred to in paragraph (1)(a).
[F60(h)in section 226B(5)(a)(ii) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995—
(i)the reference to “by virtue of section 131(5) of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004” is to be construed as a reference to that section as modified by this paragraph, and
(ii)the reference to “a fixed penalty notice given under section 129 (fixed penalty notices) of that Act” is to be construed as a reference to section 129 of the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 as modified by this paragraph.]
Textual Amendments
F55Word in reg. 9(1)(b) substituted (27.5.2020) by Coronavirus (Scotland) (No.2) Act 2020 (asp 10), s. 16(1), sch. 2 para. 7(2) (with s. 9)
F56Words in reg. 9(6) inserted (19.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2), 2(8)(a)
F571995 c.46. Sections 226B and 226I were inserted by section 55 of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007. Sections 226B and 226I have been amended but none of the amendments are relevant to these Regulations.
F58Reg. 9(7)(f) substituted (19.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2), 2(8)(b)(i)
F59Word in reg. 9(7) omitted (19.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2), 2(8)(b)(ii)
F60Reg. 9(7)(h) inserted (19.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2), 2(8)(b)(iii)
Commencement Information
I8Reg. 9 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
Marginal Citations
10. In these Regulations—
“child” means a person who is under 16 years of age,
“constable” has the meaning given by section 99(1) of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 M3,
[F61“extended household” means two households which have chosen to be treated as a single household, where one of those households is a qualifying household,
“face covering” means a covering of any type which covers a person’s nose and mouth,
“household” includes an extended household,]
“a person who is responsible for carrying on a business” includes the owner, proprietor, and manager of that business,
[F62“qualifying household” means—
a person who lives alone, or
a household where only one person in the household is 18 years or over,]
“vulnerable person” includes—
any person aged 70 or older,
any person under 70 who has an underlying health condition, including but not limited to, the conditions listed in schedule 2,
any person who is pregnant.
Textual Amendments
F61Words in reg. 10 inserted (19.6.2020 for specified purposes, 22.6.2020 in so far as not already in force) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2)(3)(c), 2(9)(a) (with reg. 1(4)(c))
F62Words in reg. 10 inserted (19.6.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 4) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/182), regs. 1(2), 2(9)(b)
Commencement Information
I9Reg. 10 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
Marginal Citations
11.—(1) These Regulations expire at the end of the period of six months beginning with the day on which they come into force.
(2) This regulation does not affect the validity of anything done pursuant to these Regulations before they expire.
Commencement Information
I10Reg. 11 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
JEANE FREEMAN
A member of the Scottish Government
St Andrew's House,
Edinburgh
Regulations 3 and 4
1. Restaurants, including restaurants and dining rooms in hotels or members' clubs.S
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
2.—(1) Cafes, including workplace canteens (subject to sub-paragraph (2)), but not including—S
(a)cafes or canteens at a hospital, care home or school,
(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,
(c)services providing food or drink to the homeless.
(2) Workplace canteens may remain open where—
(a)there is no practical alternative for staff at that workplace to obtain food, and
(b)so far as reasonably possible, a distance of two metres can be maintained between any person using the canteen.
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
3. Bars, including bars in hotels or members' clubs.S
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
4. Public houses.S
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
5. Cinemas.S
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
6. Theatres.S
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
7. Nightclubs.S
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
8. Bingo halls.S
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
9. Concert halls.S
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
10. Museums and galleries.S
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
11. Casinos.S
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
F6312. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
Textual Amendments
F63Sch. 1 para. 12 omitted (29.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(5)(a)
13. Spas.S
Commencement Information
I22Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
14. Nail, beauty, hair salons and barbers.S
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
15. Massage parlours.S
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 1 para. 15 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
16. Tattoo and piercing parlours.S
Commencement Information
I25Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
17. Skating rinks.S
Commencement Information
I26Sch. 1 para. 17 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
18. Indoor fitness studios, gyms, swimming pools, bowling alleys, amusement arcades or soft play areas or other indoor leisure centres or facilities.S
Commencement Information
I27Sch. 1 para. 18 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
19. Funfairs (whether outdoors or indoors).S
Commencement Information
I28Sch. 1 para. 19 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
F6420. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
Textual Amendments
F64Sch. 1 para. 20 omitted (29.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(5)(b)
F6521. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
Textual Amendments
F65Sch. 1 para. 21 omitted (29.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(5)(c)
F6622. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .S
Textual Amendments
F66Sch. 1 para. 22 omitted (29.6.2020) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 5) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/190), regs. 1, 2(5)(d)
23. Auction houses [F67(except for livestock auctions)].S
Textual Amendments
F67Words in sch. 1 para. 23 inserted (21.4.2020 at 9.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/126), regs. 1(1), 2(3)(b)
Commencement Information
I29Sch. 1 para. 23 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
Regulation 10
1. Chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema or bronchitis.S
Commencement Information
I30Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
2. Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure.S
Commencement Information
I31Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
3. Chronic kidney disease.S
Commencement Information
I32Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
4. Chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis.S
Commencement Information
I33Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
5. Chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy.S
Commencement Information
I34Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
6. Diabetes.S
Commencement Information
I35Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
7. Problems with the spleen, such as sickle cell disease or if removal of the spleen has occurred.S
Commencement Information
I36Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
8. A weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy.S
Commencement Information
I37Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
9. Being seriously overweight, with a body mass index of 40 or above.S
Commencement Information
I38Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 26.3.2020 at 7.15 p.m., see reg. 1(1)
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations require the closure of businesses selling food or drink for consumption on the premises, and businesses listed in Part 2 of schedule 1, to protect against the risks to public health arising from coronavirus, except in some cases. The closure lasts until a direction is given by the Scottish Ministers or the expiry of these Regulations in accordance with regulation 11. The Scottish Ministers are required to keep the need for these restrictions under review.
The Regulations also prohibit anyone leaving the place where they live without reasonable excuse, and ban public gatherings of more than two people.
The need for the restrictions in these Regulations must be reviewed by the Scottish Ministers every 21 days, with the first review being required to take place by 16 April 2020.
No impact assessment has been prepared for these Regulations.