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11.—(1) A person must not participate in a gathering in a public place located in a Level 4 area, unless the gathering—
(a)consists of no more than [F2four] persons from no more than two households,
(b)is for the purpose of—
(i)work or providing voluntary or charitable services,
(ii)childcare, education or training,
[F3(iii)subject to head (ca), attending a place of worship,]
(iv)providing care or assistance to a vulnerable person,
(v)providing emergency or medical assistance,
(vi)avoiding injury, illness or escaping a risk of harm,
(vii)facilitating a house move,
(viii)facilitating shared parenting arrangements,
(ix)participating in legal proceedings or fulfilling a legal obligation,
(x)donating blood,
(xi)accessing public services, including—
(aa)social services,
(bb)services provided by the Department for Work and Pensions,
(cc)services provided to victims (such as victims of crime),
[F6(ca)is a marriage ceremony or civil partnership registration F7...]
[F8(cb)is a commemorative event for a person who has died but is not a wake or a funeral tea,] or
(d)is taking place in student accommodation, where all the persons in the gathering—
(i)are using cooking, dining, toilet or washing facilities which are shared with any person who is not a member of their household, and
(ii)have the accommodation as their only or main residence.
(2) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1)(a), children under 12 years of age are not to be included when counting the number of persons participating in a gathering but are to be included when counting the number of households participating in a gathering.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in sch. 5 para. 11 heading omitted (13.11.2020 at 6.00 a.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/374), regs. 1, 18(3)
F2Word in sch. 5 para. 11(1)(a) substituted (12.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 17) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/136), regs. 1(2), 5(2)
F3Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(b)(iii) inserted (26.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 18) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/166), regs. 1(2), 7(3)
F4Word in sch. 5 para. 11(1)(c) substituted (8.1.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 11) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/3), regs. 1, 4(e)(ii)
F5Words in sch. 5 para. 11(1)(c) omitted (20.11.2020 at 6.00 p.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/389), regs. 1, 10(a)
F6Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(ca) substituted (8.1.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 11) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/3), regs. 1, 4(e)(iii)
F7Words in sch. 5 para. 11(1)(ca) omitted (26.4.2021) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/193), regs. 1(2), 7(2)
F8Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(cb) inserted (8.1.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 11) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/3), regs. 1, 4(e)(iv)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 2.11.2020 at 6.00 a.m., see reg. 1(1)
12.—(1) A person must not participate in a gathering in a public place outdoors located in a Level 4 area, unless the gathering—
[F9(a)consists of no more than [F10four] persons from no more than [F11two] households,]
[F12(b)consists of no more than four persons from no more than four households who are all under 18 years of age, where at least one person in the gathering has attained 12 years of age,]
(c)consists of persons who are all under 12 years of age,
(d)is for the purpose of—
(i)work or providing voluntary or charitable services,
(ii)childcare, education or training,
[F13(iii)subject to head (ea), attending a place of worship,]
(iv)providing care or assistance to a vulnerable person,
(v)providing emergency or medical assistance,
(vi)avoiding injury, illness or escaping a risk of harm,
(vii)facilitating a house move,
(viii)facilitating shared parenting arrangements,
(ix)participating in legal proceedings or fulfilling a legal obligation,
(x)donating blood,
(xi)accessing public services, including—
(aa)social services,
(bb)services provided by the Department for Work and Pensions,
(cc)services provided to victims (such as victims of crime),
[F14(xii)organised exercise which—
(aa)is not a contact sport, or
(bb)is for persons under [F1518] years of age,]
[F16(xiii)an organised activity, which is not a public procession, and which is for persons who are all under 18 years of age,]
[F17(xiv)an organised picket,]
[F20(ea)is a marriage ceremony or civil partnership registration F21...]
[F22(eb)is a commemorative event for a person who has died but is not a wake or funeral tea,] or
(f)is taking place in student accommodation, where all the persons in the gathering—
(i)are using cooking, dining, toilet or washing facilities which are shared with any person who is not a member of their household, and
(ii)have the accommodation as their only or main residence.
(2) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1)(a), children under 12 years of age are not to be included when counting the number of persons or households participating in a gathering.
(3) For the purpose of [F23[F24sub-paragraph (1)(d)(xii) and (xiii)], exercise or activity] is “organised” if—
(a)it is organised by—
(i)a person who is responsible for carrying on a business or providing a service,
(ii)a person who is responsible for a place of worship,
(iii)a charity or other not for profit organisation,
(iv)a club or political organisation, or
(v)the governing body of a sport or other activity, and
(b)the organiser has taken such measures described in paragraph 8(1)(a) and (b) as are relevant to the particular activity or exercise, taking into account any relevant guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers.
[F25(4) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1)(d)(xiv), a picket is “organised” if—
(a)it is carried out in accordance with the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, and
(b)the organiser of the picket has taken such measures described in paragraph 8(1)(a) and (b) as are relevant taking into account any relevant guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers.]
Textual Amendments
F9Sch. 5 para. 12(1)(a) substituted (12.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 17) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/136), regs. 1(2), 5(3)(a)(i)
F10Word in sch. 5 para. 12(1)(a) substituted (26.4.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/193), regs. 1(2), 7(3)(a)(i)
F11Word in sch. 5 para. 12(1)(a) substituted (26.4.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/193), regs. 1(2), 7(3)(a)(ii)
F12Sch. 5 para. 12(1)(b) inserted (26.4.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/193), regs. 1(2), 7(3)(b)
F13Sch. 5 para. 12(1)(d)(iii) inserted (25.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 18) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/166), regs. 1(4), 7(4)(a)(i) (as amended by S.I. 2021/168, regs. 1, 2)
F14Sch. 5 para. 12(1)(d)(xii) inserted (12.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 17) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/136), regs. 1(2), 5(3)(a)(iii)(aa)
F15Word in sch. 5 para. 12(1)(d)(xii)(bb) substituted (5.4.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 19) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/180), regs. 1(3), 9(5)
F16Sch. 5 para. 12(1)(d)(xiii) substituted (12.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 17) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/136), regs. 1(2), 5(3)(a)(iii)(bb)
F17Sch. 5 para. 12(1)(d)(xiv) inserted (26.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 18) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/166), regs. 1(2), 7(4)(a)(ii)
F18Word in sch. 5 para. 12(1)(e) substituted (8.1.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 11) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/3), regs. 1, 4(f)(ii)
F19Words in sch. 5 para. 12(1)(e) omitted (20.11.2020 at 6.00 p.m.) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/389), regs. 1, 11(a)
F20Sch. 5 para. 12(1)(ea) substituted (8.1.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 11) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/3), regs. 1, 4(f)(iii)
F21Words in sch. 5 para. 12(1)(ea) omitted (26.4.2021) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/193), regs. 1(2), 7(3)(c)
F22Sch. 5 para. 12(1)(eb) inserted (8.1.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 11) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/3), regs. 1, 4(f)(iv)
F23Words in sch. 5 para. 12(3) substituted (13.11.2020 at 6.00 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/374), regs. 1, 9(b)
F24Words in sch. 5 para. 12(3) substituted (12.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 17) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/136), regs. 1(2), 5(3)(b)
F25Sch. 5 para. 12(4) inserted (26.3.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 18) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/166), regs. 1(2), 7(4)(b)
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at 2.11.2020 at 6.00 a.m., see reg. 1(1)
13.—(1) A person must not attend a gathering in a private dwelling located in a Level 4 area, unless the gathering—
[F26(a)takes place outdoors and consists of no more than [F27four] persons from no more than [F28two] households,
[F29(b)takes place outdoors and—
(i)consists of no more than four persons from no more than four households, who are all under 18 years of age, where at least one person in the gathering has attained 12 years of age, or
(ii)all the persons in the gathering are under 12 years of age,]]
(c)is for the purpose of—
(i)work or providing voluntary or charitable services [F30, but, where the work or provision of services is for the purpose of the upkeep, maintenance or functioning of the dwelling, a person may attend the gathering only if the work or provision of services is essential for that purpose],
(ii)childcare, education or training,
(iii)providing care or assistance to a vulnerable person,
(iv)providing emergency or medical assistance,
(v)avoiding injury, illness or escaping a risk of harm,
(vi)facilitating a house move,
(vii)fulfilling a legal obligation,
(viii)facilitating shared parenting arrangements,
(d)is a funeral, F31...
[F32(da)is a marriage ceremony or civil partnership registration F33...]
(e)is taking place in student accommodation, where all the persons in the gathering—
(i)are using cooking, dining, toilet or washing facilities which are shared with any person who is not a member of their household, and
(ii)have the accommodation as their only or main residence.
(2) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1)(a), children under 12 years of age are not to be included when counting the number of people or households attending a gathering.
Textual Amendments
F26Sch. 5 para. 13(1)(a)(b) substituted (16.4.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 20) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/186), regs. 1(2), 4(3)
F27Word in sch. 5 para. 13(1)(a) substituted (26.4.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/193), regs. 1(2), 7(4)(a)(i)
F28Word in sch. 5 para. 13(1)(a) substituted (26.4.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/193), regs. 1(2), 7(4)(a)(ii)
F29Sch. 5 para. 13(1)(b) substituted (26.4.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/193), regs. 1(2), 7(4)(b)
F30Words in sch. 5 para. 13(1)(c)(i) inserted (16.1.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 12) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/17), regs. 1(2), 11
F31Words in sch. 5 para. 13(1)(d) omitted (8.1.2021) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 11) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/3), regs. 1, 4(g)(i)
F32Sch. 5 para. 13(1)(da) inserted (8.1.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 11) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/3), regs. 1, 4(g)(ii)
F33Words in sch. 5 para. 13(1)(da) omitted (26.4.2021) by virtue of The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 21) Regulations 2021 (S.S.I. 2021/193), regs. 1(2), 7(4)(c)
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 2.11.2020 at 6.00 a.m., see reg. 1(1)
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