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Terrorism Act 2000

Terrorism Act 2000 Sch 8 para 11

Sch 8 para 11

(1) Before fingerprints or a sample are taken from a person under paragraph 10, he shall be informed— (a) that the fingerprints or sample may be used for the purposes of a relevant search (within the meaning given by paragraph 20A(6)) or for the purposes of section 63A(1) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and Article 63A(1) of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (checking of fingerprints and samples), and (b) where the fingerprints or sample are to be taken under paragraph 10(2)(a), (3)(a) or (4)(b), of the reason for taking the fingerprints or sample. (2) Before fingerprints or a sample are taken from a person upon an authorisation given under paragraph 10(4)(a) or (5)(c), he shall be informed— (a) that the authorisation has been given, (b) of the grounds upon which it has been given, and (c) where relevant, of the nature of the offence in which it is suspected that he has been involved. (3) After fingerprints or a sample are taken under paragraph 10, there shall be recorded as soon as is reasonably practicable any of the following which apply— (a) the fact that the person has been informed in accordance with sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), (b) the reason referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(b), (c) the authorisation given under paragraph 10(4)(a) or (5)(c), (d) the grounds upon which that authorisation has been given, and (e) the fact that the appropriate consent has been given.

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