Part 2Obtaining bodily samples from suspects
Obtaining bodily sample by court order from persons 18 and over
17AJudge to specify method of taking sample if further suspect compulsion order made
If a Judge decides to make a further suspect compulsion order in respect of a person against whom a previous suspect compulsion order has been made for the same offence, the Judge must specify in the order the method by which a bodily sample is to be taken.
In determining the method by which a bodily sample is to be taken, the Judge must have regard to—
- any view expressed by the constable who is of or above the level of position of inspector who is making the application regarding which of the 3 methods should be used; and
- any view expressed by the respondent regarding which of the 3 methods should be used.
Notes
- Section 17A: inserted, on , by section 14 of the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 113).
- Section 17A(2)(a): amended, on , pursuant to section 116(b) of the Policing Act 2008 (2008 No 72).