PART VIQUESTIONING AND TREATMENT OF PERSONS BY POLICE

F1Retention for purposes of national security64ZK

1

Paragraph (2) applies if the Chief Constable determines that it is necessary for—

a

a DNA profile to which Article 64 applies, or

b

fingerprints to which Article 64 applies, other than fingerprints taken under Article 61(6A),

to be retained for the purposes of national security.

2

Where this paragraph applies—

a

the material is not required to be destroyed in accordance with Articles 64ZB to 64ZH, and

b

Article 64ZN(2) does not apply to the material,

for as long as the determination has effect.

3

A determination under paragraph (1) has effect for a maximum of 2 years beginning with the date on which the material would otherwise be required to be destroyed, but a determination may be renewed.