Prisons Amendment Regulations 2020 — Medical Records and Body Samples

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Amends prison regulations regarding medical records, mandatory body sample testing, and COVID-19.

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Locations

Western Australia

Act References

Prisons Act 1981 s.3(1)Prisons Act 1981 s.46A(2)(a)Prisons Act 1981 s.46A(2)(b)Prisons Act 1981 s.46A(3)Vocational Education and Training Act 1996 section 5(1)

Amounts

$6,000 - fine

Notice Date

18 December 2020

Effective Date

18 December 2020

Related Scheme

Prisons Regulations 1982(2 amendments)

Notice Text

These regulations amend the Prisons Regulations 1982. They insert Part 3B relating to inspection and disclosure of medical records and mandatory taking of blood or other body samples. COVID-19 is prescribed as an infectious disease. The regulations outline procedures for notifying suspected transfer of bodily fluid, test authorisation notices, and disclosure of test results.

WA Government Gazette No. 209/2020 · 18 December 2020 · Page 18

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