18How forensic procedures may be authorised in different

18 How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances Table 18 shows the circumstances in which a forensic procedure may be carried out on a suspect, and shows the provisions that authorise the carrying out of the procedure. Table 18 Authorisations for forensic procedures item sections suspect intimate forensic column 5 non-intimate 1 • 19 adult not in custody • 31 • by forensic • by forensic 2 • 19 adult in custody • with informed • 27 • by forensic police officer under part 2.4 • 31 by forensic order • by forensic

Part 2.2 Circumstances in which forensic procedures on suspects may be authorised item sections suspect intimate forensic column 5 non-intimate 3 31 incapable person (whether or not in custody) 4 31 child (whether or not in custody) Note Pt 2.3 deals with forensic procedures carried out with the consent of the suspect. Pt 2.4 deals with non-intimate forensic procedures carried out on a suspect by order of a police officer. Pt 2.5 deals with forensic procedures carried out on a suspect by order of a magistrate.

Part 2.3 Forensic procedures by consent of suspect 19 Forensic procedure may be carried out with informed consent of suspect (1) A person is authorised to carry out a forensic procedure on a suspect with the informed consent of the suspect. (3) This part does not authorise the carrying out of a forensic procedure on a suspect who is a child or incapable person.