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of the Extradition Act 2003 (seizure in connection with extradition).”
Treatment following arrest
166- Fingerprints and samples
(1) This section applies if a person has been arrested under an extradition arrest power and is
detained at a police station.
(2) Fingerprints may be taken from the person only if they are taken by a constable—
(a) with the appropriate consent given in writing, or
(b) without that consent, under subsection (4).
(3) A non-intimate sample may be taken from the person only if it is taken by a constable—
(a) with the appropriate consent given in writing, or
(b) without that consent, under subsection (4).
(4) Fingerprints or a non-intimate sample may be taken from the person without the approp-
riate consent only if a police officer of at least the rank of inspector authorises the fingerprints or
sample to be taken.
167- Searches and examination
(1) This section applies if a person has been arrested under an extradition arrest power and is
detained at a police station.
(2) If a police officer of at least the rank of inspector authorises it, the person may be searched
or examined, or both, for the purpose of facilitating the ascertainment of his identity.
(3) An identifying mark found on a search or examination under this section may be photog-
raphed—
(a) with the appropriate consent, or
(b) without the appropriate consent, if that consent is withheld or it is not practicable
to obtain it.
(4) The only persons entitled to carry out a search or examination, or take a photograph, un-
der this section are—
(a) constables;
(b) persons designated for the purposes of this section by the appropriate police offi-
cer.