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CRIMES ACT 1914 - SECT 23XJ

Use of force in carrying out forensic procedures

  (1)   Subject to subsection   (2) and section   23XK, a person authorised to carry out a forensic procedure on a person, or a constable, may use reasonable force:

  (a)   to enable a forensic procedure to be carried out; or

  (b)   to prevent loss, destruction or contamination of any sample.

  (2)   All forensic procedures are to be carried out in a manner consistent with appropriate medical or other relevant professional standards.


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