would this be legal?

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To travel 20 minutes outside my local area to meet somebody travelling 20 minutes outside their local area? I need to meet up with somebody to pass on some sad news that isn't really appropriate to pass on over the phone.

They are a single adult household and we would stay 2m apart.

Hmmm, probably not legal, but its very dependant on what the news was as to what I'd do in your case

Depending on the news, would they be safe to drive themselves 20 minutes home again?

I don't know if it is legal. But personally, if it's a death or similar, it seems odd to wait to arrange a meet-up rather than do it by phone? I think I'd rather be somewhere private (which presumably you won't be?) to receive bad news.

As in, I wouldn't definitely not do it, or definitely do it, it would depend on what type of news!

FFS, just do it.

I'd honestly hate being told there was news but I had to wait and travel somewhere public to receive it. The only reason I'd want to be with the person is so I could give them a hug. If you're not going to do that (which it sounds like you're not if you're sticking to the outdoor meeting) there's no point being face to face. If you ARE going to do it, you may as well go to their home.

Honestly, once I knew there was bad news I'd just want to be told. The waiting will make it worse.

We had a call a few days ago with absolutely awful news. Just call them.
You don't know what frame of mind they will be in to drive again

I’d do it without a second thought.

Thanks. Decision made. We are meeting them to go for a walk this afternoon and will pass on the news then.

@JellyTots2009

We had a call a few days ago with absolutely awful news. Just call them. You don't know what frame of mind they will be in to drive again

I agree, call them. I had a call early one morning last November to tell me my dad had died suddenly. I would not have been in any fit state to drive anywhere after being told. I absolutely would not have wanted to be sitting or standing in a public place.

On a slightly different note, it's perfectly OK to tell people sad news by phone if you don't live very close to them - I was told about all of my grandparents' deaths by phone, it didn't feel at all inappropriate to be told that way.

We've called them and told them and are off now to meet up for a walk - two adults alone so it'll be fine. They are OK to drive.

@RichardMarxisinnocent sorry to hear about your Dad, I had the same call myself last year.