Coronavirus Act 2020

Publication, duration and guidance in relation to temporary continuity directions E+W

4 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), the appropriate authority must publish a temporary continuity direction under paragraph 1 or 2. E+W

(2) Where a direction relates to a person specified by name—

(a) the appropriate authority must give a copy of the direction to that person, and

(b) the published version of the direction must not identify any individual without their consent.

(3) A temporary continuity direction under paragraph 1 or 2 has effect until the earlier of—

(a) the end of the period specified under paragraph 1(2)(b) or 2(2)(b) (as the case may be), or

(b) the revocation of the direction by a further direction given by the appropriate authority under the same paragraph.

(4) A person to whom a temporary continuity direction under paragraph 1 or 2 is given must have regard to any guidance given by the appropriate authority about how to comply with a direction given by that authority under that paragraph.

(5) In this paragraph, subject to sub-paragraph (6), “appropriate authority” means—

(a) the Secretary of State (in relation to a direction given under paragraph 1);

(b) the Welsh Ministers (in relation to a direction given under paragraph 2).

(6) Where a person gives a direction by virtue of an authorisation under paragraph 3, “the appropriate authority”—

(a) in sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (4), means that person, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (3)(b), includes that person.