Since then Liberty has repeatedly warned that marginalised communities would be worst hit not only by the pandemic itself, but also by the Act’s powers. Nevertheless, the Act was rushed through Parliament in just one day. Liberty briefed MPs on the dangers of the 329-page Coronavirus Act when it was introduced, warning the powers were too broad and could be in place for far too long. But the Coronavirus Act has failed to uphold people’s rights while leaving the most marginalised worst affected. Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak people everywhere have shown they are willing to change the way they live to protect one another, and Liberty has always supported proportionate action to protect lives.
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