Section 166 Fingerprints and samplesI1

England, Wales and Northern Ireland

(1)

This section applies if a person has been arrested under an extradition arrest power and is detained at a police station.

(2)

Fingerprints may be taken from the person only if they are taken by a constable—

(a)

with the appropriate consent given in writing, or

(b)

without that consent, under subsection (4).

(3)

A non-intimate sample may be taken from the person only if it is taken by a constable—

(a)

with the appropriate consent given in writing, or

(b)

without that consent, under subsection (4).

(4)

Fingerprints or a non-intimate sample may be taken from the person without the appropriate consent only if a police officer of at least the rank of inspector authorises the fingerprints or sample to be taken.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Act wholly in force at 1.1.2004, see s. 221 and S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3258 art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3312 art. 2(2))

Notes on Part 4

Commencement

I1: Act wholly in force at 1.1.2004, see s. 221 and S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3258 art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3312 art. 2(2))

Notes on Treatment following arrest

Commencement

I1: Act wholly in force at 1.1.2004, see s. 221 and S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (subject to arts. 3-5) (as amended by S.I. 2003/3258 art. 2(2) and S.I. 2003/3312 art. 2(2))