UK government faces new lawsuits over handling of coronavirus pandemic
Legislators file judicial review to force disclosure of details of Covid-19 contracts awarded to companies
12 October 2020 - 12:22
London — UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government faces two new lawsuits over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic as it is preparing to roll out tough new restrictions.
Three legislators filed a so-called judicial review to force the government to disclose the details of Covid-19 contracts awarded to private companies. In a separate case, restaurant and pub owners are challenging rules designed to reduce infections in northern England...
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