Use of force in carrying out forensic procedures

In force

(1)

Subject to subsection (2) and section 48, a person authorised to carry out a forensic procedure on a suspect, or a police officer, may use reasonable force—

(a)

to enable the forensic procedure to be carried out, or

(b)

to prevent loss, destruction or contamination of any sample.

(2)

All forensic procedures are to be carried out in a manner consistent with appropriate medical or other relevant professional standards.

(3)

This section applies only to a forensic procedure that is carried out pursuant to an order under Part 4, 5, 7, 7A or 7B.

This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum Second reading speech

Research tools for this sectionSubscription

Cited by Analyse Interrogate History Equivalents

The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.

47 Use of force in carrying out forensic procedures