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In forceHow forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances
Part 2Authority and time limits for forensic procedures on suspects: summary of rules
5 How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances
The following table shows the circumstances in which a forensic procedure may be carried out on a suspect, and shows the provisions that authorise the carrying out of the procedure.
Authority for forensic procedures
| Suspect’s status | Intimate forensic procedure | Non-intimate forensic procedure |
| 1 Adult not under arrest | With informed consent under Part 3 By order of a Judge or an authorised officer under Part 5 | With informed consent under Part 3 By order of a Judge or an authorised officer under Part 5 |
| 2 Adult under arrest | With informed consent under Part 3 By order of a Judge or an authorised officer under Part 5 | With informed consent under Part 3 By order of a senior police officer under Part 4 |
| 3 Incapable person (whether or not under arrest) | By order of a Judge or an authorised officer under Part 5 | By order of a Judge or an authorised officer under Part 5 |
| 4 Child at least 10 but under 18 (whether or not under arrest) | By order of a Judge or an authorised officer under Part 5 | By order of a Judge or an authorised officer under Part 5 |
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