Modification of section 38 of the Act as it is applied to acquired immune deficiency syndromeI15
In its application to acquired immune deficiency syndrome section 38(1) of the Act shall apply so that a justice of the peace (acting if he deems it necessary ex parte) may on the application of any local authority make an order for the detention in hospital of an inmate of that hospital suffering from acquired immune deficiency syndrome, in addition to the circumstances specified in that section, if the justice is satisfied that on his leaving the hospital proper precautions to prevent the spread of that disease would not be taken by him—
a
in his lodging or accommodation, or
b
in other places to which he may be expected to go if not detained in the hospital.