Scotland's mixing rules relaxed – with teenagers given greater freedom
by Libby Brooks Scotland correspondent from on (#5F41R)
Four adults from two households can meet outdoors from Friday - but four 12- to 17-year-olds from four different families can mix
Nicola Sturgeon has announced some limited relaxations to outdoor mixing in Scotland, in particular for teenagers, as she told the public that we cannot afford to take our foot off the brake too soon" if the country is to enjoy a much more normal summer".
Giving her weekly update to the Holyrood parliament, Sturgeon said that, from Friday, up to four adults from up to two households would be able to meet outdoors for social and recreational purposes, as well as exercise. Travel restrictions will remain in force.
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