Legislation – The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Amendment No. 11) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020

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Introduction

1 Citation and commencement

2 Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020

3 Savings

Signature

Explanatory note

EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 in order to:

  • permit the re-opening of cinemas, bingo halls, amusement arcades, indoor fitness suites, indoor and outdoor gyms and playgrounds from 10th July;

  • permit competitive sporting events to take place from 11th July;

  • permit a wider range of religious marriages, and baptisms;

  • increase the number of people who can attend an outdoor wedding;

  • permit the re-opening of libraries from 16th July;

  • require the wearing of face coverings on public transport; and

  • permit the re-opening of indoor leisure centres or facilities (but not swimming pools) from 17th July.