
A quick thread about the legal issues surrounding the imposition of a “quarantine at a hotel” requirement for international travellers. These are initial thoughts: would welcome thoughts and contributions! NB I’m thinking about 🏴 only but this probably applies equally to 🏴.
This also needs to be read by those advocating a \u201cseal the border, zero-COVID\u201d strategy for the UK. https://t.co/yoA9LCNacP
— George Peretz QC (@GeorgePeretzQC) January 23, 2021
The UK is heading for mandatory hotel quarantine - likely to be signed off for all arrivals to the UK by ministers tomorrow.
— Sebastian Payne (@SebastianEPayne) January 25, 2021
But it\u2019s an incredible complex policy that is far from cost free. Much will depend on how tough the government decides to act. Some thoughts: