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Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000
32Circumstances in which magistrate may order forensic
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32 Circumstances in which magistrate may order forensic
A magistrate may, under section 33 or section 41 (Interim order for
immediate carrying out of forensic procedure), order the carrying out
of a forensic procedure on a suspect if—
(a) the suspect is not in custody and has not consented to the
(b) the suspect is in custody, has been requested to consent and has
not consented to the forensic procedure; or
(c) the suspect is in custody and the investigation period when the
suspect may lawfully be held has not yet expired; or
(d) the suspect is a child or incapable person.