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Cap. 9 · Criminal Code (Cap. 9)

Cap. 9 Art. 355AQExperts to be appointed.

Sub-title VIII

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(1) Upon a request for an order under article 355AP the

Magistrate shall appoint an expert to carry out the search under such safeguards as he may consider necessary for the purpose of decency and to report to him on his findings. A copy of the report shall be communicated without delay to the arresting or custody officer as the case may be.

(2) A person shall not be appointed an expert for the purpose of carrying out an intimate search on a person of the opposite sex unless the expert is a medical practitioner and the person to be searched consents thereto in writing.

Amendment history
  • Amended by III.2002.74