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CRIMES (FORENSIC PROCEDURES) ACT 2000 - SECT 50

Use of force in carrying out forensic procedures

    (1)     A person authorised to carry out a forensic procedure on a person, or a police officer, may use reasonable force—

        (a)     to enable a forensic procedure to be carried out; or

        (b)     to prevent loss, destruction or contamination of any sample.

    (2)     A forensic procedure must be carried out in a way consistent with appropriate medical or other relevant professional standards.


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