Repeal the Coronavirus Act 2020

Rejected 17 signatures

What the petition asks

The Coronavirus Act grants potentially dangerous powers including to detain some persons indefinitely, to take biological samples, and to give directions about dead bodies. Powers last up to 2 years with 6 monthly reviews, and lockdown powers could prevent protests against measures.

The Act also lowers protections under the Mental Health Act. Only one medical 'officer' is required to sign off a compulsory treatment order. There are changes to the court system and registration of deaths, and inquests have been suspended in some circumstances. There is no requirement for any medical certification for cremations. It also provides for the indemnity of health service activity for those providing care to a person who has, or is suspected of having, coronavirus disease.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Repeal the Coronavirus Act

Timeline

14 Dec 2021	Petition opened for signatures
20 Dec 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 17

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Dec 2021

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