Non-nationals face medical examinations under new laws

ALL non-nationals could be subjected to medical examinations when they arrive here, under drastic immigration laws to be pushed through by the Government.

Under the Immigration Bill 2004, inspectors will be able to board ships and planes to detain and examine any person arriving or leaving any port or airport.

The proposed legislation, to be published today, will also allow immigration officers to turn back disabled non-nationals and refuse permission for someone to land if they have been convicted of a crime in another jurisdiction.