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. 60View on legislation.gov.uk
Part V: Questioning and Treatment of Persons by Police
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