33.—(1) Article 63 of PACE (non-intimate samples) is amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (3)(b) for “superintendent” substitute “ inspector ”.
(3) After paragraph (5) insert—
“(5A) An officer shall not give an authorisation under paragraph (3) for the taking from any person of a non-intimate sample consisting of a skin impression if—
(a)a skin impression of the same part of the body has already been taken from that person in the course of the investigation of the offence; and
(b)the impression previously taken is not one that has proved insufficient.”.
(4) After paragraph (10) insert—
“(10A) Where a non-intimate sample consisting of a skin impression is taken electronically from a person, it must be taken only in such manner, and using such devices, as the Secretary of State has approved for the purpose of the electronic taking of such an impression.”.