Coronavirus Act 2020

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4(1)For the purposes of this Schedule—S

(a)a “special restriction or requirement” means a restriction or requirement mentioned in sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), but

(b)a restriction or requirement mentioned in paragraph 1(4)(a), (b) or (c) is not to be regarded as a special restriction or requirement.

(2)In relation to a person, that the person—

(a)submit to medical examination;

(b)be removed to a hospital or other suitable establishment;

(c)be detained in a hospital or other suitable establishment;

(d)be kept in isolation or quarantine;

(e)be disinfected or decontaminated;

(f)wear protective clothing;

(g)provide information or answer questions about the person's health or other circumstances;

(h)has their health monitored and the results reported;

(i)attend training or advice sessions on how to reduce the risk of infecting or contaminating others;

(j)be subject to restrictions as to where the person may go or with whom the person has contact;

(k)abstain from working or trading.

(3)In relation to a thing—

(a)that the thing be seized or retained;

(b)that the thing be kept in isolation or quarantine;

(c)that the thing be disinfected or decontaminated;

(d)in the case of a dead body, that the body be buried or cremated;

(e)in any other case, that the thing be destroyed or disposed of.

(4)In relation to premises—

(a)that the premises be closed;

(b)that, in the case of a conveyance or movable structure, the conveyance or structure be detained;

(c)that the premises be disinfected or decontaminated;

(d)that, in the case of a building, conveyance or structure, the premises be destroyed.

(5)For the purposes of this paragraph—

  • hospital” has the meaning given in section 124 of the Public Health etc. (Scotland) Act 2008;

  • premises” includes any place and, in particular, includes—

    (a)

    any vehicle, train, vessel or aircraft,

    (b)

    any tent or movable structure, and

    (c)

    any offshore installation (as defined in regulation 3 of the Offshore Installations and Pipeline Works (Management and Administration) Regulations 1995 (S.I. 1995/738)).