20Carrying out of blood test

20 Carrying out of blood test

20 Carrying out of blood test

(1) A mandatory testing order authorises a person of a class approved by the Health Secretary for the purposes of this Act to take blood from the third party in relation to whom the order is made even if the third party does not consent to provide blood.

(2) A person taking blood from a third party under a mandatory testing order must—

(a) be presented with a copy of the mandatory testing order relating to the third party before taking the third party’s blood, and

(b) take blood in a manner consistent with relevant medical and other professional standards, and

(c) not use force against the third party to take the blood, other than force ordinarily required to take blood from a person.

(3) Blood taken from a third party under a mandatory testing order is to be tested for the blood-borne diseases specified in the order in a pathology laboratory accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities for that purpose.

(4) The period during which blood is being taken from a third party under a mandatory testing order is not to be included in the investigation period under section 115 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 for the third party.