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CRIMES (FORENSIC PROCEDURES) ACT 2000 - SECT 26

Recording of giving of information and consent

    (1)     The police officer must, if practicable, ensure that the giving of the information about the proposed forensic procedure and the suspect's responses (if any) are recorded by audiotape, videotape or other electronic means.

    (2)     If electronic recording of the giving of the information and the suspect's responses (if any) is not practicable, the police officer must ensure that a written record of the giving of the information and the suspect's responses (if any) is made, and that a copy of the record is made available to the suspect.

Note     Pt 2.14 contains provisions about making copies of material (including tapes) available to the suspect.



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