Minister of Interior Oliver Spasovski has reaffirmed the constitutional right of the inviolability of the home and the police can only act upon reports by neighbors, following the proposal by the Commission for Infectious Diseases of banning large family gatherings in events in the homes after 10 p.m. in order to prevent the coronavirus spread.

“This proposal is probably based on data of positive cases resulting from such events. The Constitution provides the right of inviolability of the home and the police cannot act in this respect. But we need to understand that home celebrations represent the biggest risk. Therefore, certain measures need to be taken,” Minister Spasovski told TV Sitel.

He adds that the police can act upon reports but it needs to consider the constitutional principles.

“These activities will have to be carried out in cooperation with the public prosecutor’s office, in order to eliminate or reduce the possibility of spreading the coronavirus,” says Spasovski.

According to him, people need to understand that the virus spread contributed to restrictions earlier in the year.

“If we do not want them reinstated, we will have to demonstrate maximum commitment and higher awareness,” says Spasovski.

On the compulsory wearing of masks outdoors, he says those who do sports and train on a daily basis should be exempted from the measure.

“Regardless of the decisions to be made, the police is prepared to carry them out. This is important in such situations,” notes Spasovski and stresses there is nothing more important than the people’s health.