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Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995

Procedures for taking bodily samples - Procedure for taking bodily samples

49: Persons authorised to take blood samples

You could also call this:

"Who can take a blood sample from you"

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If you are having a blood sample taken under this Act, it must be done by someone who is suitably qualified. You can be sure that the person taking your blood sample has the right skills. They need to be qualified to take blood samples.

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Procedure for taking bodily samples

49Persons authorised to take blood samples

  1. A blood sample taken from a person under this Act must be taken by a suitably qualified person.

Notes
  • Section 49: substituted, on , by section 26 of the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 113).