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To reduce congestion and slow the spread of infection, the government currently uses the Public Order Act, which includes public gatherings and public events such as concerts and sporting events.
But the law is strong and means that various events are more strictly regulated, for example, public transport.
– In the event of a rapidly increasing spread of the infection, the government currently lacks legal support to decide on restrictions and closures of activities that are not covered by the Public Order Law, Culture Minister Amanda Lind said in the Press conference.
Does not cover private contexts
The new law covers public gatherings and public events, places for leisure and cultural activities, such as gyms. It also applies to shopping venues, public transportation, and party venues. The law does not apply in private contexts, for example, when a home is provided.
To limit congestion in streets, squares and shops, the government can, as a last resort, decide to close.
– But the closure is of course very intrusive. Here, it is especially important to safeguard the influence of the Riksdag. That decision will have to be presented to the Riksdag, says Lena Hallengren at the press conference.
The new bill will now be sent for consultation for two weeks. From then on, the parliamentary parties will be invited to dialogue with the aim of producing the most anchored legislation possible. The idea is that the law will come into force as of March 15, 2021 and just over a year in the future.