1025Fingerprinting of adults and children aged 15 or above

1025 Fingerprinting of adults and children aged 15 or above

For section 464K(2)(e) of the Crimes Act 1958 substitute—

"(e) that the fingerprints will be destroyed if—

(i) the person is given a youth warning or youth caution within the meaning of the Youth Justice Act 2024 in respect of a relevant offence; or

(ii) the person is referred to an early diversion group conference within the meaning of the Youth Justice Act 2024 in respect of a relevant offence, and an early diversion outcome plan within the meaning of that Act is finalised for the person or the person is discharged without any finding of guilt (as the case requires); or

(iii) the person is not charged with a relevant offence within 6 months; or

(iv) the person is so charged, but the charge is not proceeded with or the person is not found guilty of the offence or any other relevant offence before the end of that period; and".