Petition Require impact assessments and approval of MPs for all emergency legislation

Replace emergency procedures in the Public Health Act 1984 (including the section 45R, the urgency procedure that allows a single minister to implement emergency legislation), with revised legislation that requires an impact assessment and approval by MPs before legislation comes into effect.

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The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 was enacted without an impact assessment, parliamentary approval happened post implementation. There is increasing evidence that lockdowns & other non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) caused harm to large numbers of people.

Children's education was harmed, medical treatment delayed & people's health & fitness reduced. Isolation caused mental health issues, especially for children, elderly & those living alone.

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Date closed 13 May 2024
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