Pubs that flout government instructions to close are putting lives at risk, says the first minister.
to close premises is currently being drawn up. The legislation would apply across the UK and could be used by devolved administrations.On Saturday Ms Sturgeon tweeted:"Emergency legislation will give us these powers within days and we all not hesitate to use them if necessary. But pubs etc shouldn't wait for that - they should do the right thing now. Indeed the vast majority are. Those who don't put lives at risk.
The closure of pubs came at the end of a week of major announcements designed to combat the spread of the virus,Deputy chief constable Malcolm Graham said:"I am aware that a small number of public houses are intent on defying this instruction and have indicated that they will remain open until legally ordered to close.
"This is absolutely reckless and endangers not only the lives of customers, but wider communities, in an extremely fast moving and unprecedented situation where both the health and safety of the nation is at stake. "Therefore, I have obtained further legal advice today and Police Scotland will now instruct officers to serve emergency closure orders on any licensed premises which refuses to comply on the grounds of the threat posed to public safety.
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