# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 47.42: When this Section applies

Extent: E+W

This Section applies where—
(a) a magistrates’ court consisting of a District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) can make an order under—
(i) section 63F(7) or 63R(6) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984,
(ii) paragraph 20B(5) or 20G(6) of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000, or
(iii) paragraph 20(6) or 25(9) of Schedule 6 to the National Security Act 2023; and
(b) the Crown Court can determine an appeal under—
(i) section 63F(10) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984,
(ii) paragraph 20B(8) of Schedule 8 to the Terrorism Act 2000, or
(iii) paragraph 20(9) of Schedule 6 to the National Security Act 2023.
[Note. Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, under the Terrorism Act 2000 or under the National Security Act 2023, an order may be made extending the period during which fingerprints, DNA profiles or samples may be retained by the police.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/47.42 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-47.42/enacted
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