SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8 Detention

Part I Treatment of persons detained under section 41 or Schedule 7

Rights: England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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1

This paragraph applies where—

a

two or more non-intimate samples suitable for the same means of analysis have been taken from a person under paragraph 10,

b

those samples have proved insufficient, and

c

the person has been released from detention.

2

An intimate sample may be taken from the person if—

a

the appropriate consent is given in writing,

b

a police officer of at least the rank of superintendent authorises the sample to be taken, and

c

subject to paragraph 13(2) and (3), the sample is taken by a constable.

3

Paragraphs 10(6) and (7) and 11 shall apply in relation to the taking of an intimate sample under this paragraph; and a reference to a person detained under section 41 shall be taken as a reference to a person who was detained under section 41 when the non-intimate samples mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) were taken.