Forensic Procedures Act 2000
41Certain forensic procedures generally to be carried out by person of same sex
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41 Certain forensic procedures generally to be carried out by person of same sex
(1) If practicable, an intimate forensic procedure (other than the taking of a dental impression or an X-ray) is to be carried out by a person of the same sex as the person undergoing the procedure.
(2) If practicable, a non-intimate forensic procedure for which the person undergoing the procedure is required to remove clothing other than his or her overcoat, coat, jacket, gloves, socks, shoes and hat is to be carried out by a person of the same sex as the person undergoing the procedure.
(3) If practicable, a person asked under section 42 to help carry out a forensic procedure covered by subsection (1) or (2) is to be a person of the same sex as the person undergoing the procedure.