Pubs in England will be fined £1,000 if they play music too loud or customers get caught dancing
nme.comcoronavirus law.The fine is part of a string of legal changes that were made quietly by the government earlier this week, without any prior approval by Parliament, reports The Mirror.The new law says “all reasonable measures” must be taken to “ensure no music is played on the premises which exceeds 85 decibels when measured at the source of the music” and to stop singing by customers in groups of more than six.The purpose of the measures is to avoid an environment where people have to shout to be heard – evidence of which has previously suggested that increases the risk of transmission of the virus.It also says venue managers must also take “all reasonable measures” to stop dancing on the premises by customers.It comes after pubs, bars and.
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