Terrorism (Extraordinary Temporary Powers) Act 2006
59ARecording injury and illness
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59A Recording injury and illness (1) This section applies if a photograph or video recording of a detained person’s injury or illness must be taken under section 59 (3). (2) Before a photograph or video recording is taken, a police officer must tell the detained person that the person may request— (a) the photograph or video recording be taken by a person of a particular sex; and (b) a copy of the photograph or video recording. (3) A written record must be made of the giving of the information under subsection (2), including the person’s response (if any). (4) The following must be given to the detained person: (a) if requested by the detained person—a copy of the photograph or video recording taken under section 59 (3); (b) a copy of the record made under subsection (3). (5) The taking of a photograph or video recording under section 59 (3) (a) be carried out in circumstances providing reasonable privacy to the detained person; and (b) not involve the removal of more clothing than is necessary for the taking of the photograph or video recording; and (c) not involve more visual inspection than is necessary for the taking of the photograph or video recording; and (d) be carried out in the presence or view of a person only if the person is— (i) reasonably necessary for taking, or assisting in taking, the photograph or video recording; and
Preventative detention orders—identification material Division 2.12 (ii) if the detained person has made a request that the photograph or video recording be taken by a person of a particular sex—the same sex as the sex requested by the detained person.