SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 21Powers relating to potentially infectious persons
PART 5Powers relating to potentially infectious persons in Northern Ireland
Guidance and advice
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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 Department of Health.