Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00007:clause:3_82
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00007
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 82
Character Range: 96421–97229

82  At the end of section 23WJ
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Failure to consent to forensic procedure—procedure requested by foreign law enforcement agency
 (6) If the suspect is being asked to undergo a forensic procedure because of a request by a foreign law enforcement agency, the constable must inform the suspect (whether or not the suspect is in custody) that, if the suspect does not consent:
 (a) the foreign country may request that the forensic procedure be carried out; and
 (b) the Attorney‑General may authorise, under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987, a constable to apply to a magistrate for an order for the carrying out of the forensic procedure.
Note: Under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987, the Attorney‑General may only authorise a constable who is an authorised applicant.