Suspect must be cautioned before forensic procedure starts

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Before anyone starts to carry out a forensic procedure on a suspect, a police officer must caution the suspect that he or she does not have to say anything while the procedure is carried out but that anything the person does say may be used in evidence.

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46 Suspect must be cautioned before forensic procedure starts