Fingerprints taken from a person by virtue of section 61(6A) (taking fingerprints for the purposes of identification) must be destroyed as soon as they have fulfilled the purpose for which they were taken.
Section 64ZJ: Destruction of fingerprints taken under section 61(6A)
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (1984 c. 60)
Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-07-13. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.
View s.64ZJ on legislation.gov.uks.64ZI Sections 64ZB to 64ZH: supplementary provisions.64ZK Retention for purposes of national security
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