National low mood – a ‘reasonable excuse’ to ignore Covid restrictions and guidance

September 16, 2020 / mental health

Fiction: Anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses are side-effects of lockdown restrictions that we all just have to put up with. Law: If lockdown is causing or likely to cause you mental or physical injury or illness, this will be a reasonable excuse to exempt you in large part from the restrictions. Take the restriction …

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Fast passes and discounts for the brave?

June 24, 2020 / businesses, social distancing

Fiction: Consumers have to bear the cost of lockdown equally. Law: Businesses can charge higher prices to consumers who want social distancing and other Covid ‘safety’ measures.  Equally, they can offer lower prices and ‘fast pass’ queues or opening hours for those who do not. This is the common law position in England and Wales. …

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Devolution confusion

June 24, 2020 / businesses, In Depth

Fiction: It’s not confusing at to have separate legislation for Wales.  (Okay, only those who promote devolution think this.) Law: Anyone looking at law in Wales has to consider UK legislation.  Anyone looking at UK/English legislation has to look at Wales legislation if they if they may be travelling to or dealing with someone in …

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