By Sammie Jones-
The British government has made gatherings of more than 30 people illegal in The Uk ahead of the re-opening of pubs on Saturday
New coronavirus regulations are set to put a limit on gatherings at home and in outdoor spaces that are not deemed secure from COVID-
Downing Street said the new coronavirus regulations, which take effect on 4 July, will put a limit on gatherings at home and in outdoor spaces that are not deemed COVID-19 secure.
Under the new law, Matt Hancock can issue a “direction to restrict access” without parliamentary approval in response to “a serious and imminent threat to public health”.
An edict can close outdoor spaces entirely or at specified times, and must be reviewed every week.
The Health protection regulations were signed by Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Friday morning before being published.
Police will be given powers to enforce the restrictions on gatherings. However pubs and restaurants with a big indoor capacity will be exempt from the new cap on social gatherings.
“The regulations also keep in place a list of premises that must remain closed and that includes nightclubs, nail bars and salons, indoor play areas, gyms, conference centres and exhibition halls
However, groups of up to six people can meet outdoors from Monday.
He said: “I know the toll the lockdown has taken on families and friends who have been unable to see each other.
Entering a restricted area will be an offence punishable by an £100 fine, and the law allows companies to be prosecuted for violating closure order and restrictions on gatherings.
The guidance states that the law will be reviewed every 30 days