UK government introduces emergency coronavirus legislation with broad powers
The British government has introduced the Coronavirus Bill 2019–21, granting extensive emergency powers to manage the pandemic, including the ability to close ports and airports, enforce isolation, and allow medical staff to work without full registration.
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Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsThe British government has introduced the Coronavirus Bill 2019–21, granting extensive emergency powers to manage the pandemic, including the ability to close ports and airports, enforce isolation, and allow medical staff to work without full registration.