The Judiciary website has now uploaded a transcript of Mr Justice Holgate's judgment from last Friday when the original organisers of the vigil sought a declaration as to its legality:
www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Leigh-Ors-v-The-Commissioner-of-the-Police-of-the-Metropolis-12.03.21JUD-1.pdf
The question seems to be whether the effects of Articles 10 (Freedom of Expression) and 11 (Freedom of Assembly) of the Human Rights Act might mean that, in some circumstances, attending a vigil or demonstration was a reasonable excuse for the purposes of the Coronavirus Regulations.
The Judge refused to make the orders sought explaining that there was already legal authority via earlier cases in the Court of Appeal or Divisional Court.
Quite interesting I thought.
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Fri 19 Mar 21 at 15:21
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