Criminals Registration Act · s 10

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s 10Body samples may be taken from arrested persons, convicted persons and prisoners

(1)

Subject to this Part, a body sample may be taken for forensic

DNA analysis from any person who, on or after 1st April 2008, being the date of commencement of this Act —

(a)

has been arrested and accused of an offence;

(b)

has been convicted of an offence; or

(c)

is serving a term of imprisonment in connection with an offence for which he has been convicted.

(2)

A body sample may be taken from a person under subsection (1)

in addition to any finger impression or photograph taken under Part III.