Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000

This section applies in relation to a DNA sample and the results of a DNA analysis of the sample if—

the sample is taken from a person suspected of having committed an indictable offence; and

the sample is taken during the period—

starting at the beginning of the day on 14 June 2025; and

ending at the end of the day on 14 June 2027.

Section 490(1)(d) applies in relation to the DNA sample and results as if—

the reference to a proceeding for the indictable offence not starting within 1 year after the sample is taken were a reference to the proceeding not starting within 3 years after the sample is taken; and

the reference to destroying the sample and results within a reasonably practicable time after the end of 1 year from the day the sample is taken were a reference to destroying the sample and results within a reasonably practicable time after the end of 3 years from the day the sample is taken.

A reference in this Act or another Act to section 490 includes a reference to section 490 as modified by this section, if the context permits.