DNA samples: When you have to give a sample When you give a DNA sample voluntarily When can the police ask me for a voluntary DNA sample? Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995, ss 6, 7 If the police have reasonable grounds…
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DNA samples: When you have to give a sample Giving a DNA sample for the DNA databank What is the DNA profile databank? Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995, ss 25, 26 The police maintain a database of DNA profiles that they’ve…
DNA samples: When you have to give a sample How long DNA profiles and samples can be kept for Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995, ss 60–63 This section explains what happens to DNA information (“profiles”) and samples taken by the police…
Information the police hold about you: How to get access to it Overview How can I check what information the police hold about me? You’re entitled to have access to the information that any organisation has about you, whether it’s a private…
Complaining about the police Who can I complain to about the police? Independent Police Conduct Authority Act 1988, s 14 If you believe the police have mistreated you or treated you unfairly, you can complain to the Independent Police Conduct Authority (the…
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Driving and traffic law The main rules, offences and penalties What the chapter covers Enforcement powers of police and parking wardens Powers of police officers and parking wardens to enforce traffic laws General driving offences The main driver responsibilities and associated offences…
Driving and traffic law Enforcement powers of police and parking wardens Overview The main traffic legislation, the Land Transport Act 1998, gives police officers a range of traffic enforcement powers. Land Transport Act 1998, s 2 Those powers also extend to certain…
Driving and traffic law Enforcement powers of police and parking wardens Police: Their traffic enforcement powers Police officers’ general traffic enforcement powers Land Transport Act 1998, s 113(2) Police officers have the following traffic enforcement powers: if you’re on a road (whether…
Driving and traffic law Enforcement powers of police and parking wardens Parking wardens: Their powers Powers to issue infringement notices (tickets) Land Transport Act 1998, ss 128E, 139 Land Transport (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2011, reg 77(2) Land Transport (Offences…
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