Section 11
Section 11
(1)
Subject to subsections (2) and (3), any person who —
(a)
was present at the scene of an offence when it was committed; or
(b)
is being questioned in connection with the investigation of an offence, may voluntarily consent to a body sample being taken from him for forensic
DNA analysis.
(2)
No body sample shall be taken under subsection (1) unless appropriate consent is given for the taking of the sample.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (2), if the consent of the parent or guardian of a person who has not attained the age of 18 years is refused without reasonable excuse or cannot be obtained despite all reasonable efforts but he is still willing to give the body sample, the body sample may be taken from him with the approval of a Magistrate.
Criminals Registration
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Persons permitted to take body samples.