"The Scottish government is seeking to make many of its emergency coronavirus powers permanent, including the ability to close schools, introduce lockdowns and operate virtual courts."
'24. Underpinning these powers would be significant safeguards including a requirement that Ministers must have regard to the advice of the CMO before giving a direction, that Ministers be satisfied that giving a direction is necessary and proportionate, and that any directions should apply for a defined period and be subject to regular review.' ---
https://www.gov.scot/publications/covid-recovery-consultation-public-services-justice-system-reforms/pages/6/
Plausible, or insidious ?
This 'novel' virus, which with its variants is likely be with us forever, has and will continue to bring about enormous social upheaval.