Tag Archive: Coronavirus Act

Ministers Were Warned About the Dangers of the “Draconian” Coronavirus Act in the Same Month Wayne Couzens Abused Covid Rules To Kidnap Sarah Everard

In the same month that Wayne Couzens abused Covid rules to kidnapped Sarah Everard, ministers were urged to “roll back the extensive powers unwisely handed to the state” and to the police.

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It Would Be “Irresponsible” to Allow All ‘Temporary’ Covid Powers to Expire, Says Prime Minister’s Spokesman

The Prime Minister's spokesman says it would be "irresponsible" to allow the Government's 'temporary' powers to expire, as ministers hope to renew the Coronavirus Act for a further six months.

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CPS Admits That “All Offences Charged Under the Coronavirus Act Were Incorrectly Charged”

The Crown Prosecution Service has admitted – in response to a Freedom of Information request – that "all offences charged under the Coronavirus Act were incorrectly charged".

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The 76 MPs Who Deserve Our Praise

Here is a list of the MPs who deserve our praise for voting against the renewal of the Coronavirus Act for a further six months this afternoon.

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76 MPs Rebel Against Renewal of Coronavirus Act

76 MPs rebelled against the renewal of the Coronavirus Act in the House of Commons this afternoon.

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Here’s the Evidence Lockdowns Do More Harm Than Good

As the Coronavirus Act vote approaches, this devastating new report from the experts at HART shows beyond doubt why the Government's response to Covid has been ineffective and disastrous and a new approach is required.

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