Legislation – The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Wales) Regulations 2020

Enforcement12.

(1)

Where a requirement is imposed on a person to be detained or kept in isolation under regulation 4, 5 or 8, a constable may do any of the following—

(a)

take the person to a suitable place, specified by the Welsh Ministers or a public health officer, for the person’s detention or isolation;

(b)

keep the person in detention or isolation.

(2)

Where a person absconds from detention or isolation imposed under regulation 4, 5 or 8, a constable may take the person into custody and return the person to the place of detention or isolation, or take the person to another suitable place specified by a public health officer.

(3)

A constable may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the exercise of a power under this regulation.