12(1)Use of the results of an analysis of DNA for a purpose specified under sub-paragraph (2) is use for an excepted purpose if—U.K.
(a)the DNA has been manufactured by the body of a person who—
(i)has attained the age of 18 years and, under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland, lacks capacity to consent to analysis of the DNA, or
(ii)under the law of Scotland, is an adult with incapacity within the meaning of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 4), and
(b)neither a decision of his to consent to analysis of the DNA for that purpose, nor a decision of his not to consent to analysis of it for that purpose, is in force.
(2)The Secretary of State may by regulations specify for the purposes of this paragraph purposes for which DNA may be analysed.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 12 in force at 20.10.2005 for specified purposes by S.I. 2005/2792, art. 2(2)(j)
I2Sch. 4 para. 12 in force at 1.9.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1997, art. 3(2) (with arts. 4, 7, 8)