Forensic Procedures Act 2000

Where a volunteer is 15 years old or older, a forensic procedure may be carried out on the volunteer in accordance with this Act if the volunteer has given informed consent to the carrying out of the forensic procedure on the volunteer.

Where a volunteer is between 10 and 14 years of age (both years inclusive), a forensic procedure may be carried out on the volunteer in accordance with this Act if both the volunteer and the volunteer's parent have given informed consent to the carrying out of the forensic procedure on the volunteer.

For the purposes of this section, a volunteer or parent gives informed consent to the carrying out of a forensic procedure on the volunteer if the volunteer or parent gives consent after a police officer has informed the volunteer or parent about the forensic procedure – in accordance with section 30; and through an interpreter if necessary, in a language (including sign language or braille) in which the suspect, charged person or parent is able to communicate with reasonable fluency.