18 Prints, samples etc. in criminal investigations
Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (1995 c 46) | Legislation

Prints and samples

18  Prints, samples etc. in criminal investigations

(1)     This section applies where a person has been arrested and is in custody . . ..

(2)     A constable may take from the person[, or require the person to provide him with, such relevant physical data] as the constable may, having regard to the circumstances of the suspected offence [or the relevant offence (within the meaning of section 164(3) of the Extradition Act 2003)] in respect of which the person has been arrested . . ., reasonably consider it appropriate to take [from him or require him to provide, and the person so required shall comply with that requirement].

[(3)     Subject to [subsections (3A) and (4)] below [and [sections 18A to] [18G] of this Act], all record of any relevant physical data taken from or provided by a person under subsection (2) above, all samples taken under subsection (6) [or (6A)] below and all information derived from such samples shall be destroyed as soon as possible following a decision not to institute criminal proceedings against the person or on the conclusion

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