F1PART 4ATaking preventative measures when election campaigning
Requirement to take all reasonable measures to minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus when election campaigning18A
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A person responsible for carrying out or facilitating an activity which involves participating in a gathering for the purposes of persuading or dissuading any person to vote in a particular manner in an election must—
a
take all reasonable measures to minimise the risk of—
i
any person involved in the activity being exposed to coronavirus, and
ii
the spread of coronavirus by any such person, and
b
in taking those measures, have regard to any guidance about them issued by the Welsh Ministers.
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The measures to be taken under paragraph (1)(a)—
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b
may include taking F3measures which limit close physical interaction between persons participating in the gathering, in particular face-to-face interaction, and measures to maintain hygiene such as—
i
limiting the number of persons participating in the gathering;
ii
wearing face coverings;
iii
limiting the number of persons handling leaflets or other materials.
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The Welsh Ministers—
a
may revise guidance issued under paragraph (1)(b), and
b
must publish the guidance (and any revisions).
Pt. 4A inserted (12.4.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/457), regs. 1(2), 2(4)