Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

CRIMES (FORENSIC PROCEDURES) REGULATIONS AMENDMENT (2001 NO 25) - REG 5

    (1)     A person may access information stored on the DNA database system for the purpose of any arrangement entered into between the Territory and the Commonwealth or a State for the provision of access to information contained on the database system by an authorised person.

    (2)     A person may disclose information stored on the DNA database system for the purpose of—

        (a)     forensic comparison in the course of a criminal investigation by an authorised person; and

        (b)     any arrangement entered into between the Territory and the Commonwealth or a State for the provision of access to information contained on the database system by an authorised person.

    (3)     In this regulation:

"authorised person" means a person who—

        (a)     is engaged or employed by a forensic laboratory that is accredited with the National Association of Testing Authorities of Australia; and

        (b)     in that capacity, provides forensic services to law enforcement officers of the Territory, the Commonwealth or a State.