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'd suggest this is a perverse interpretation, but is an example of why poor legislative drafting can be a major headache down the line.
The SI is incredibly poorly drafted. I've been trying to work out what the words "including from any business listed in Part 3 of Schedule 2" are supposed to mean, and whether they're supposed to mean that any travel to and from "any business listed in Part 3 of Schedule 2" is permitted. Still not sure what they're supposed to mean.
Brommers-
I think it must be - the businesses in Part 3 Schedule 2 are those that are allowed to remain open, as they are deemed "essential".
As a result, 6(2)a permits you to leave your house to visit those businesses.
It wouldn't be much use if you allowed Bargain Booze to remain open, but then also made it unclear if leaving your house to go to Bargain Booze could be deemed illegal, as it's not "necessary".
The whole of article 6 really is a dogs dinner - it reads like you can only visit them to get money...
Scrabble
You're right, the direct restriction on gatherings is only in public places (Article 7),
However, if you have left your house to attend a bbq at someone elses house, you will have contravened elements of Article 6, so the gathering would still be illegal*.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/350/pdfs/uksi_20200350_en.pdf
edit* there is the loop hole however that argues that if you initially leave your house to go to the shop (legal), but then while out, get a whatsapp from a mate asking if you want to come round for a beer and a burger, you technically are permitted by the law to do just that, as you didn't leave your house for that reason initially, and the act of leaving your house is the only thing that is specifically restricted.
I'd suggest this is a perverse interpretation, but is an example of why poor legislative drafting can be a major headache down the line.