A new coronavirus law now dictates that pub landlords will face fines of £1,000 if they don’t stop the dancing or music above 85 decibels on their property.
The fine is one of the measures passed on Sunday night without approval by the Parliament.
Downing Street said the new set of laws is to ensure that the recent spikes in COVI-19 are under control.
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However, many Tory MPs are outraged that the new measures were not presented to the Parliament for vote and debate.
The government had already placed a rule that the pub, cafes and restaurant must comply with which states that hospitality venues must close at 10 pm, however, the new measure only makes breaching them a criminal offence.
The new measures place the responsibility on the venue managers to stop customers from singing, dancing or socializing in groups of more than six people.
The government also banned the venues from playing music which exceeds 85 decibels when measured at the source of the music.
A government source said the ban is necessary to prevent customers from shouting to be heard – something that can increase the risk of transmission.
Venue managers must also ensure that there is an ‘appropriate distance’ between tables, and one metre if the tables are arranged back to back with a partition between them or other measures taken.
The managers are also giving the power to refuse a booking of more than six people and ensure that more than six people don’t mingle inside the venue.
Any manager who fails to adhere to these regulations in England will face criminal offence, according to the new measures.
The government have made it a criminal offence, and anyone who refuses to adhere to the new measures will be fined a £1,000 and repeat offenders will be fined £2,000, £4,000, then £10,000.
The government is willing to reduce the fine to £500 for first offenders if paid monthly.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said “We know that the vast majority of people want to do the right thing. What we are setting out is that those who recklessly take risks with the health of their friends, families and communities should expect this to be taken seriously.”
But the Chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association said the new restrictions will make it harder for pubs to pull through.
According to her, “The cumulative impact of layering restriction upon restriction is making it harder for pubs to survive. We have already seen a total ban on music in pubs in Scotland, which has seen trade plummet there.
“The sector has not been consulted on the evidence base for these extra restrictions on music. We are acutely aware of our responsibilities as businesses, but the Government is in danger of cutting off any chance of recovery.”
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