Plans to scrap COVID-19 self-isolation law

[Amity Island]

The United Kingdom is drawing up plans under which people will not be legally bound to self-isolate after catching COVID-19.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to permanently revoke emergency coronavirus laws as Britain's COVID-19 cases continue to fall, the report said, adding official guidance would remain but would not result in fines or legal punishment if ignored.

The plans will be worked up over the coming weeks, with an announcement expected as early as the spring, the report said.

UK's Johnson plans to scrap COVID-19 self-isolation law - The Telegraph

Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants to permanently revoke emergency coronavirus laws as Britain's COVID-19 cases continue to fall, the report said, adding official guidance would remain but would not result in fines or legal punishment if ignored. Last week, Health Secretary Sajid Javid said...

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[mikeyB]

This is simply a distraction from the PM’s current plight. He just wants to be remembered as the man who conquered Covid. It won’t get him out of any punishment for his own ignoring the guidance, since those were offences in under the law at the time.