Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000
26Recording of giving of information and consent
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26 Recording of giving of information and consent (1) The police officer must, if practicable, ensure that the giving of the information about the proposed forensic procedure and the suspect’s responses (if any) are recorded by audiotape, videotape or other electronic means.
(2) If electronic recording of the giving of the information and the suspect’s responses (if any) is not practicable, the police officer must ensure that a written record of the giving of the information and the suspect’s responses (if any) is made, and that a copy of the record is made available to the suspect. tapes) available to the suspect.
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