Criminal Law (Preventive Detention) Act · s 8

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s 8Taking of photographs and finger impressions

(1)

A police officer or an officer of the Bureau may take or cause to be taken the photographs and finger impressions of any person subject to supervision under this Act; and every such person shall be legally bound to submit to the taking of his photographs and finger impressions, and may be compelled thereto by the use of force, if necessary.

(2)

Any person who being legally bound under subsection (1) to submit to the taking of his photographs or finger impressions refuses or fails to submit thereto on demand is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine of $500 and imprisonment for 6 months.