Power to require medical examination after entry

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1

This paragraph applies if an immigration officer examining a person under paragraph 2 decides—

a

that he may be given leave to enter the United Kingdom; but

b

that a further medical test or examination may be required in the interests of public health.

2

This paragraph also applies if an immigration officer examining a person under paragraph 2A decides—

a

that his leave to enter the United Kingdom should not be cancelled; but

b

that a further medical test or examination may be required in the interests of public health.

3

The immigration officer may give the person concerned notice in writing requiring him—

a

to report his arrival to such medical officer of health as may be specified in the notice; and

b

to attend at such place and time and submit to such test or examination (if any), as that medical officer of health may require.

4

In reaching a decision under paragraph (b) of sub-paragraph (1) or (2), the immigration officer must act on the advice of—

a

a medical inspector; or

b

if no medical inspector is available, a fully qualified medical practitioner.