(a)that is relevant to an offence that is reasonably suspected to have been committed; and
Section history
Section 40F — When FME is required
As in force on 17 August 2026.
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(1)Subject to subsection (2) and section 40H, any police officer may require an individual to undergo an FME for the purpose of searching for a thing, or evidence of a thing —
(b)the existence or absence of which on or in the body of the individual is or may be relevant to the investigation of the offence.
(2)If an FME involves an intimate part of an individual, only a police officer of or above the rank of inspector may require the individual to undergo the FME.