Implementation of Geneva Conventions Act, 2012
R 385
South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995)RegulationsForensic DNA Regulations, 20158. Request for access to information stored on the NFDD |
| (1) | Police officials responsible for the investigating or coordinating of criminal investigations or casework related to the identification of missing persons or unidentified human remains may, in writing, request comparative searches for criminal investigative purposes and be provided with the outcome of the search or with a forensic DNA investigative lead report. |
| (2) | All staff of the NFDD must be vetted. |
| (3) | Only examiners in the section: Forensic Database Management of the Quality Component are authorised to perform comparative searches and have access to the NFDD. |
| (4) | A person may in writing request the authorised officer to confirm whether his or her forensic DNA profile is contained on the NFDD: Provided that a person must first apply for a clearance certificate on a form determined by the National Commissioner. The criminal record, if any, must be attached to the application. |
| (5) | Management information such as relating to successes, the number of forensic DNA profiles loaded on the NFDD and the number and type of forensic DNA leads issued may be disclosed with the consent of the authorised officer. |
