Can I be forced to have a medical examination or medical treatment?
New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, s 11; Health Act 1956, ss 70, 88
You can be required to have an examination, or to receive treatment, to assess whether you have an infectious disease or to prevent the spread of infection in the prison.
In certain cases you can be required to have assessments and treatment for mental health issues
See the section on “Mental health”