The report discusses the powers of detention in cases of contagious disease. People with an unusually virulent from of influenza could be detained in hospital as a health protection measure.
Evidence from:
R Martyn. Medical Law Review (2006) Vol.14 p 132 – 143
“The Exercise Of Public Health Powers In Cases Of Infectious Disease: Human Rights Implications”
Considerable judgement is required to initiate the detention order procedure. Those who advise on such matters had better have suitable financial protection even though control actions are the responsibility of public authorities.
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