The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 280 No 7500 p532
3 May 2008

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Public health legislation

New public health legislation in Scotland looks likely to be introduced following the passing of the first stage of the Public Health etc (Scotland) Bill.

The Bill sets out legislation that aims to protect the public from infectious diseases and contamination. Now that the general principles of the Bill have been agreed, the next stage will involve its detailed consideration.