SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 21Powers relating to potentially infectious persons

PART 3Powers relating to potentially infectious persons in Scotland

43Guidance and advice

1

A person exercising a power conferred by this Part of this Schedule must have regard to—

a

any relevant guidance issued, before or after the passing of this Act, by the relevant authority, and

b

any advice given by a public health officer in relation to any particular case.

2

In sub-paragraph (1) “relevant authority” means—

a

in relation to the exercise of a power by an immigration officer, the Secretary of State;

b

in relation to the exercise of a power by a public health officer or constable, the Scottish Ministers.