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Guidance on responsible contractual behaviour in the performance and enforcement of contracts impacted by the COVID-19 emergency

Non-statutory guidance for parties to contracts impacted by the COVID-19 emergency.

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Guidance on responsible contractual behaviour in the performance and enforcement of contracts impacted by the COVID-19 emergency

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Guidance on responsible contractual behaviour in the performance and enforcement of contracts impacted by the COVID-19 emergency (update 30 June)

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This guidance was reviewed on 30 June 2020. The original guidance of 7 May will continue to apply and should be read together with the update of 30 June.

The guidance is that parties to contracts impacted by the COVID-19 emergency should act responsibly and fairly, support the response to COVID-19 and protect jobs and the economy.

Published 7 May 2020
Last updated 1 July 2020 + show all updates
  1. Guidance updated 30 June 2020

  2. First published.