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Parliament has a responsibility to ensure that any criminalisation has democratic legitimacy.

Conclusion
Parliament has a responsibility to ensure that any criminalisation has democratic legitimacy. Legitimacy is vital when widespread curtailment of civil liberties is at stake and the risk of people ignoring the rules owing to low risk of detection is high.
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Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
The UK Government and the Devolved Governments have responded to unprecedented challenges during the pandemic in order to protect public health, the NHS, save lives, and livelihoods.
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.7 yrs
Report published 24 Sep 2021