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TIER 4 IN ENGLAND We have been asked to provide clarification on the rules affecting our hobby in Tier 4. To put it simply they are at least as stringent as they were in the recent National lockdown for England, with added restrictions. What do we know? There is no detecting allowed on private land, unless it ... [ More ]

UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND (from 11 December 2020) Following the end of recent circuit breaker restrictions, changes to the regulations have been put in place in Northern Ireland.  General guidance – You may detect on your own or with up to 15 people. You should maintain social distancing by being at least ... [ More ]

The Government response to the consultation on the Treasure Act The Government response to the review of the Treasure Act is being published today, Friday 4th December. The report and press release will be added to the DCMS website shortly. Here is the link. ... [ More ]

The latest covid regulation guidance Tuesday, December 1, 2020           7:16 PM   Introduction and the NCMD’s role   With the ever changing rules around covid in all 4 countries of the UK we think it's important to give you a guide to the latest legislation and advice for our hobby. As things change ... [ More ]

(CORECTED)GUIDANCE FOR ENGLAND FROM 2nd DECEMBER Here is our understanding of the new rules after the latest lockdown, from 2nd December 2020. In Tier 1 & 2 Good news - You can detect on your own, with your household/ support group or in a group of not more than 6 people (the ‘rule of 6’) on public and ... [ More ]

The NCMD is aware that Scottish Government guidance on metal detecting has been causing confusion and until now, it has never been clear if our activity is regarded as an organised outdoor sporting event/activity. The NCMD wrote to the Scottish government seeking clarification of their guidance on permitted numbers ... [ More ]