631
In forceSpecial requirements for searching children and persons with impaired capacity
Part 6APrevention of criminal consorting
631 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 police officer must conduct the search in the presence of a support person.
(2)
However, the police officer may search the person in the absence of a support person if the police 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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