# International Criminal Court (Scotland) Act 2001, Paragraph 5: Taking of evidence without consent


(1) A constable may, if authorised by an officer of the rank of superintendent or above, take the necessary identification evidence without consent.
(2) A constable authorised under sub-paragraph (1) above may use reasonable force in taking the necessary identification evidence.
(3) An officer may give an authorisation under sub-paragraph (1) above orally or in writing; but if given orally it shall be confirmed in writing as soon as is reasonably practicable.
(4) Before relevant physical data or a sample is taken from a person upon an authorisation given under sub-paragraph (1) above, the person shall be informed that the authorisation has been given.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2001/13/schedule/4/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/international-criminal-court-scotland-act-2001/schedule-4/paragraph-5
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