# 3    Taking of measurements, etc., of convicted persons

Every person who has been—

(a) convicted of any offence punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term of one year or upwards, or of any offence which would render him liable to enhanced punishment on a subsequent conviction; or

(b) ordered to give security for his good behaviour under section 118 of the 5 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (5 of 1898),

shall, if so required, allow his measurements and photograph to be taken by a police officer the prescribed manner.

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  • 1. <i>See</i> now s. 117 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).

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