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– The Covid-19 Law is a framework law in which the Riksdag temporarily grants the government the power to decide on more binding infection control measures than is currently possible, says Lena Hallengren at a press conference.
The law will give the government, authorities and municipalities greater powers to regulate and ultimately shut down activities to reduce the spread of infection.
Can be fined
Those who violate the restrictions can be fined.
– People who violate the restrictions may be sentenced to fines, says Hallengren.
The government will decide the legally binding rules for stores and shopping centers if the law against the pandemic is passed, says Commerce and Industry Minister Ibrahim Baylan (S).
– These are certain types of commercial places, such as shopping malls and department stores, where the risk of spreading the infection is considered high and where there is a lot of congestion, says Baylan.
State in reference
The proposal has been consulted with more than a hundred authorities, municipalities and organizations. Among them, there is a strong understanding that stricter restrictions may be necessary to stop the spread of infection. However, there are also concerns about measures that can be taken to hit operators hard.
The Minister of Commerce and Industry Ibrahim Baylan (S) highlights at the press conference that his image, after dialogue with actors from a large number of industries, is that the vast majority give their best in difficult circumstances.
– That is why it is very important that we can present this temporary pandemic law today. This gives us opportunities to be able to take action where problems exist, says Baylan.
In summary, the rules will establish requirements for measures to reduce congestion. If not met, county administrative boards can decide on injunctions and ultimately even closure, Baylan says.
Compensation to victims
The opposition in the Riksdag has wanted clearer wording in the law regarding opportunities or the right to compensation for those who are financially affected.
– In the legislation, we do not write how to compensate, but we do write that you must consider compensation. We’ve put together 13 additional change budgets so far, and it’s clear that we have every intention of continuing to support those in need, says Lena Hallengren.
– We will return to compensation or support in the near future, says Ibrahim Baylan.
In the proposals that were sent for consultation a couple of weeks ago, the government wanted up to a month before the Riksdag had to take a position on the measures. But after hearing the views of the consultation and parliamentary parties, the government now proposes two weeks instead, says Social Affairs Minister Lena Hallengren at the press conference.
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