28. Refusal on grounds of health, crime or security
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The Immigration Officer has the power to refuse admission on grounds of health, criminal record or national security. The power can be exercised against people who otherwise qualify for admission, except against anyone who qualifies for admission as a wife, a returning resident or a child under 16. It cannot be used against people who are legally exempt from control (see para- graph 2).
29. Health check
Hole of Ministry of Labour vouchers and other Common- wealth citizens who are coming for a long time will normally be examined by the Medical Inspector when they arrive. If the Medical Inspector considers that a person has a serious illness that might endanger the health of others in the United Kingdom, or is suffering from mental disorder or some serious physical condition, the Immigration Officer will normally refuse admission. Persons suffering from minor physical defects or ailments which do not prevent them from supporting themselves are not likely to be refused admission on health grounds alone. (See paragraph 23 as regards visits for private medical treatment). Commonwealth citizens coming to the United Kingdom to settle or for a long stay would be well advised in their own interests to undergo medical examination before leaving home. Special arrange- ments are being made by the British Government for the medical examination before departure of Commonwealth citizens who intend to take employment in the United Kingdom.
30. Criminal record
A person with a serious criminal record may be refused an employ- ment voucher or an entry certificate and may in any case be refused admission by the Immigration Officer. The Immigration Officer is not empowered, however, to refuse admission on such grounds to anyone who qualifies for admission as a wife, a returning resi- dent or a child under 16.
Home Office, London, S.W.1.
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