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Coronavirus Act 2020
Summary
The Coronavirus Act 2020 was emergency legislation that gave the government and public services special powers to handle the COVID-19 crisis. It allowed rules to be changed quickly, provided financial help to workers and businesses, and made it easier for the NHS to operate during the pandemic.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing the government's emergency powers to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. It allowed the NHS to respond quickly, protected key workers, and helped businesses and workers get financial support during lockdowns.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worried the Act gave the government too much power without enough checks, affecting things like evictions and detention. Some were concerned about how quickly it was passed and whether all the emergency measures were necessary.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote354 MPs
93% Ayes · 3307% Noes · 24
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading19 Mar 2020
- 2nd reading23 Mar 2020
- Committee stage23 Mar 2020
- 3rd reading23 Mar 2020
Lords
- 1st reading24 Mar 2020
- 2nd reading24 Mar 2020
- Committee stage25 Mar 2020
- Report stage25 Mar 2020
- 3rd reading25 Mar 2020
Royal Assent25 Mar 2020
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