The Coronavirus Bill (Bill 122 of 2019-21) was introduced to the House of Commons on 19 March 2020. The Bill is part of the Government's response to the covid-19 pandemic. This paper provides a background to the Bill, and detail on the final provision of the Bill.
Coronavirus Bill: Background (217 KB , PDF)
This briefing paper is one of a collection of Commons Library briefings on the Coronavirus Bill (the Bill). It deals with the reason for the Bill and the final provisions around commencement, expiry and regulation making powers. The other briefing papers, dealing with other parts of the Bill and general background, are available on the Commons Library website (Coronavirus Bill: Overview).
The paper includes a background to Coronavirus, information on what the virus is and sources for statistics on the UK.
The paper also outlines briefly the Government response to date, including the Coronavirus action plan, the UK moving from the contain to delay stage, and the introduction of the Helath Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020.
Details on the final provisions of the Bill are included (clauses 71-87), in particular covering commencement, territorial extent and the sunset clause. This clause means the legislation would only stay in force for two years, but is subject to provisions that allow for a shortening, or an extension of up to six months at a time.
Coronavirus Bill: Background (217 KB , PDF)
A debate will be held in Westminster Hall on Monday 18 October 2021 on an e-petition on endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The subject for the debate has been nominated by the Petitions Committee and the debate will be opened by Taiwo Owatemi MP.
This House of Commons briefing paper provides an overview of what consumers can expect when their travel or holiday booking has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, and their legal rights.
On 19 October 2021, the House of Commons will consider a motion to renew the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020. The motion is “That the temporary provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 should not yet expire”.
