States of Jersey Health and Social Services
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
Report from the Head of Health Protection Services
to the Minister for Health and Social Services
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TITLE Authority to Enter Premises – Officer of Health Protection
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Background
It is recognised for staff to undertake their duties in an appropriate manner they need to possess a document authorising them to enter premises in pursuance of their duties under the various Public Health legislation, with the proviso that those officers titled Health Protection Technicians are only authorised to enter premises under associated Public Health legislation as the Public Health Law 1934 expressly precludes them from having statutory power of entry.
In all cases the document is to be supported by the Health and Social Services security card as a means of proving identity and engagement by the then Committee.
Laws for which Authorisation of Officers is required from the Minister:
- Article 10 – Public Health Law 1934 (EHO’s only)
- Article 1 - Statutory Nuisances (Jersey) Law 1999
- Article 7 - Piercing and Tattooing (Jersey) Law 2002
- Article 1 – Food Safety (Jersey) Law 1966
- Article 5(9) - Food Safety (Miscellaneous Provisions) Law 2000
- Article 3 – Burials and Exhumation (Jersey) Law 2004
- Article 3 - Public Health (Vessels and Aircraft) (Jersey) Law 1950
- Article 1(F) – Restriction on Smoking (Jersey) Law 1973
Issues
Since the last set of authorizations issued by the Minister for Health, the Health Protection Service has recently engaged a new member of staff to be the Team Leader for the Public Protection Team. The new member of staff is;
Valerie Cameron, Team Leader – Public Protection Team
Financial Implications
There are no financial implications attached to this report
Recommendation
The Minister is recommended to approve the authorisation of the following Officer in accordance with the legislative requirements;
For legislation 1-8 above
Valerie Cameron, Team Leader – Public Protection Team
to enter any premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of their official duties in pursuance of the statutory provisions listed above in that behalf.
Stephen D Smith
Head of Health Protection Services
02 May 2007