Monday was “Freedom Day” in England – or maybe not…

Reactions to easing in England…

… have been mixed. Although the snappily titled The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps etc.) (England) (Revocation and Amendment) Regulations 2021, SI 2021/848 were made in advance of the move to “Step 4” in England at 11.55 pm on 18 July, much of the associated guidance did not appear until the legislation was in force. Importantly for places of worship, the MHCLG document COVID-19: guidance for the safe use of places of worship, (16 June 2021) was only withdrawn on 19 July and replaced with COVID-19: guidance for the safe use of places of worship. Continue reading →