Forensic procedures to which Division applies
23XWB Forensic procedures to which Division applies
Intimate forensic procedure to which Division applies
This Division applies to an intimate forensic procedure that is the taking of a sample of blood (other than by a finger prick).
Non‑intimate forensic procedures to which Division applies
This Division applies to the following non‑intimate forensic procedures:
the taking of samples of hair other than pubic hair;
the taking of fingerprints;
the taking of a sample of blood by a finger prick;
the taking of a sample of saliva, or a sample by buccal swab.
Application of Division
A person is authorised by this section to carry out a forensic procedure under this Division on a serious offender or a prescribed offender whether convicted of the serious or prescribed offence concerned before or after the commencement of this section.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed offence
). Made under this Act:
- Crimes Regulations 2019 · under s 91
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