Singapore legislation
Section 26A
Section 26A
Interpretation of this Part
(1)
In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires —
Definition
“appropriate consent” means —
for a person 16 years of age or older, the written consent of that person;
for a person 14 years of age or older but below 16 years of age, the written consent of both that person and of his or her parent or guardian; and
for a person below 14 years of age, the written consent of his or her parent or guardian,given to —
a police officer or an officer of the Bureau in charge of the case; or
a prison officer,after that officer has informed the person concerned, his or her parent or guardian or both (as the case may be) of the purpose for which a body sample is required from such person and the manner by which such body sample is to be taken from him or her;
Definition
“authorised analyst” means a person appointed by the Commissioner of Police to be an analyst for the purposes of this Part;
Definition
“body sample” means —
a sample of blood;
a sample of head hair, including the roots thereof;
a swab taken from a person’s mouth; or
such other sample as may be prescribed under subsection (2);
Definition
“DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid;
Definition
“DNA information” means genetic information derived from the forensic DNA analysis of a body sample;
Definition
“finger impression” includes thumb impression and palmar impression;
Definition
“intimate sample” means any body sample that is obtained by means of any invasive procedure, but does not include any sample described in subsection (3);
Definition
“particulars”, in relation to a person, means any particulars, information or description of that person that may be relevant or useful in the identification of that person;
Definition
“photograph”, in relation to a person, includes the photograph of any distinguishing feature or mark on the body of that person;
Definition
“registered medical practitioner” has the meaning given by the Medical Registration Act 1997 and includes a dentist registered under the Dental Registration Act 1999.
(2)
Subject to subsection (3), the Minister may prescribe additional types of body samples that may be taken under section 26B.
(3)
The additional types of body samples that may be prescribed under subsection (2) must not include samples to be obtained from —
the genital or anal area of a person’s body;
a person’s body orifice other than the mouth; or
the breast of a woman.