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Originally Posted by Anyopenroad
Yes, to quote from the Guardian:
'Johnson said the risk of transmission of the disease at sporting events was relatively low, "but obviously, logically, as we advise against unnecessary social contact of all kinds, it's right that we should extend that advice to mass gatherings as well".'
"Advice" is much weaker than a directive. Same goes for theatres - advice, not a ban. That means the theatre is liable for ticket refunds - if instructed to close, they would not be.
Again, I don't dispute the clear intent, but the words themselves are a little vague.
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Government taking the route of believing business and people will do the right thing without the need to mandate, but also added when asked that the government had all the powers it needed if required.
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