Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014

PART 7

Taking of Certain Samples under Parts 3 and 6 from Protected Persons or Children

Giving of information under Parts 3 and 6 to protected persons or children

53. (1) The information to be given under section 27 (3), 29 (4) or 48 (6) shall, in the case of a protected person, be given insofar as it is practicable to do so in a manner and in language that are appropriate to the level of understanding of the person.

(2) The information to be given under section 27 (3), 29 (4) or 48 (6) shall, in the case of a child, be given insofar as it is practicable to do so in a manner and in language that are appropriate to the age and level of understanding of the child.