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The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021

26 May 2021

Title: The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021
 
Amends / Commences: New legislation
 
Comes into force: 9th April 2021
 
Jurisdiction: Northern Ireland
 
These Regulations are designed to protect public health by preventing the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Various types of businesses and other organisations are required to close or restrict their activities where significant numbers of people congregate, or where there is a higher risk of transmission of Coronavirus due to close personal contact. 

Local authorities or organisations that control restricted places must take reasonable steps to prevent individuals from entering the restricted place. 
 
Individuals are also prohibited from attending certain types of gatherings, or from entering certain restricted places.

Restrictions are in place on people staying overnight from the place in which they, or part of their extended household, normally live unless an exemption applies. 
 
For more information click here. (LUS front end link)
 
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 | The Compliance People