http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1984/22

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/22/section/55

Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984

An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to the control of disease and to the establishment and functions of port health authorities, including enactments relating to burial and cremation and to the regulation of common lodging–houses and canal boats, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.