Requirements for each Level of the Borders Framework

Summary

The requester asked for specific data requirements and decision-making criteria for each level of the Isle of Man's Borders Framework. The Cabinet Office responded that decisions are made by the Council of Ministers based on UK and local infection rates, but did not provide specific numerical thresholds or detailed data requirements.

Key Facts

• The Borders Framework is reviewed regularly by the Council of Ministers.
• Decisions to move between levels consider current infection rates in the UK and the Isle of Man.
• Guideline ranges of infection rates are used to inform decision-making, though specific numbers were not disclosed.
• The decision process is described as non-binary and responsive to the rapidly evolving global COVID-19 situation.
• Reductions in UK infection rates are viewed as positive indicators for easing border restrictions.

Data Disclosed

• 2020-08-31
• 2020-09-01
• 1452113
• IM1 3PN
• 01624 686244

Original Request

Please can you provide the details, requirements and data that is required for each level of the borders framework. How is the decision made by the Cabinet Office to move to a different level of the borders framework.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PN Telephone: (+44) 01624 686244 Website: www.gov.im/co

Our ref: 1452113 1 September 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 31 August 2020 and which states:

"Please can you provide the details, requirements and data that is required for each level of the borders framework. How is the decision made by the Cabinet Office to move to a different level of the borders framework."

Please find below the information requested. The borders framework is considered regularly by Council of Ministers, and the decision to move between levels takes into account current infection rates in the UK along with the Island's own situation. Guideline ranges of infection rates are used to inform decision making and reductions in rates in the UK would be a positive indicator to inform any determination by Council of Ministers to ease border restrictions as appropriate, allowing for greater flexibility of movement of residents and non- residents, between the Island and the UK. Consideration of whether to move between levels of the borders framework is not a binary process. The situation with COVID-19 globally is evolving rapidly and the developing picture informs how Government responds to best protect the Island's population.

Please quote the reference number 1452113 in any future communications.

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