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(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (Amendment No. 13) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021.
(2) These Regulations come into operation at 6.00 pm on 30th July 2021.
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 are amended in accordance with these Regulations.
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In Regulation 4, for “Restrictions on theatres and concert halls” substitute “Restrictions on theatres, concert halls and other indoor venues”.
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For regulation 4(1) substitute—“
(1) This regulation applies to the following premises—
(a) theatres;
(b) concert halls; and
(c) indoor venues, other than private dwellings and those set out in subparagraphs (a) and (b), when used for the purpose of a performance, recording or rehearsal.”.
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In regulation 4(2)—
(a) omit “and” at the end of subparagraph (j);
(b) in subparagraph (k) for “or performances” substitute “, recording or as part of a performance event”;
(c) for the full stop at the end of subparagraph (k) substitute “; and”; and
(d) after subparagraph (k) insert—“
(l) (if the premises to which this regulation applies forms part of larger premises) ensure that music is played at such a volume as to enable persons in other parts of the premises to conduct conversation at normal loudness of speech.”.
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In regulation 17(2A)(a)—
(a) for “the premises” substitute “the indoor premises”;
(b) after “permitted to operate in accordance with” insert “regulation 4 (Restrictions on theatres, concert halls and other indoor venues) or”;
(c) after “but not including premises to which” omit “regulation 4 or”.
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In regulation 17(2B) omit “two metres”.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health at 3.30 pm on 30th July 2021
(L.S.)Prof Sir Michael McBride
A senior officer of the Department of Health
