Extraordinary Tynwald sitting to discuss emergency powers

An extraordinary sitting of Tynwald will take place today with proposals to keep emergency powers to help tackle Coronavirus in force.

The regulations under the Emergency Powers Act 1936 need the green light from the court with the session replacing the previously scheduled meeting of the House of Keys.

It's also been confirmed new social distancing measures will be put in place to keep members and staff at least two metres apart and each session of the court will now give Ministers the chance to make key statements.

Meanwhile, todays session is due to get underway at Legislative Buildings in Douglas from 10am.