107
In forceSpecial requirements for searching children and persons with impaired capacity
Chapter 3Powers
Part 4Searching persons
Division 2Searches involving removal of clothing
107 Special requirements for searching children and persons with impaired capacity
(1)
If a person to be searched is a child, or a person with impaired capacity, who may not be able to understand the purpose of the search, the authorised commission officer must conduct the search in the presence of a support person.
(2)
However, the officer may search the person in the absence of a support person if the officer reasonably suspects—
(a)
delaying the search is likely to result in evidence being concealed or destroyed; or
(b)
an immediate search is necessary to protect the safety of a person.
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