The new permanent corona law that the government wants to introduce after the summer has been heavily criticized by mayors, municipalities and GGD GHOR, among others. Among other things, they ask questions about the substantiation of the bill. That reports Fidelity Sunday night.
The criticism of mayors and municipalities is, among other things, that the bill has clearly been put together at high speed. They believe that the proposal causes more ambiguity and question the substantiation thereof.
The Advisory Board for Regulatory Pressure Assessment (ATR) is also critical. The commission states that research has not yet shown which measures have actually contributed to combating the corona pandemic. Before there is clarity about this, it is not wise to implement a change in the law. Research may show that policy adjustments are needed to address a future epidemic.
Minister Ernst Kuipers (Public Health) states that the introduction of this permanent corona law is the result of the earlier vote on the temporary corona law. In May this year, the Senate voted against extending the temporary law.
The new corona law would become part of the existing Public Health Act (WPG). The new law gives the government additional powers that can limit the fundamental rights of citizens. Examples are the measures introduced earlier, such as wearing a mouth cap, closing public spaces and the quarantine obligation.
The new bill is currently before the Council of State, which will issue a response this month.