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Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000
52Taking samples of hair
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52 Taking samples of hair
A person is authorised to take a sample of hair of a relevant person
by removing the root of the hair only if—
(a) the person takes only so much hair as the person believes is
necessary for analysis of the sample, or other examination of the
hair, to be carried out for the purpose of investigating the
relevant offence; and
(b) the sample is taken using the least painful technique known and
available to the person.