SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 21Powers relating to potentially infectious persons
PART 4Powers relating to potentially infectious persons in Wales
Powers to direct or remove persons to a place suitable for screening and assessment
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1
This paragraph applies if, during a transmission control period—
a
a constable, or
b
an immigration officer in the course of exercising any of their functions,
has reasonable grounds to suspect that a person in Wales is potentially infectious.
2
The immigration officer or constable may, subject to sub-paragraph (3)—
a
direct the person to go immediately to a place specified in the direction which is suitable for screening and assessment, or
b
remove the person to a place suitable for screening and assessment.
3
An immigration officer or constable may exercise the powers conferred by this paragraph in relation to a person only if the officer or constable considers that it is necessary and proportionate to do so—
a
in the interests of the person,
b
for the protection of other people, or
c
for the maintenance of public health.
4
Where an immigration officer or constable exercises the power to direct or remove a person under this paragraph, the officer or constable must inform that person—
a
of the reason for directing or removing them, and
b
that it is an offence—
i
in a case where a person is directed, to fail without reasonable excuse to comply with the direction, or
ii
in a case where a person is removed, to abscond.
5
An immigration officer or constable must, before exercising the powers conferred by this paragraph, consult a public health officer to the extent that it is practicable to do so.