A study on the procedure of evidence taking in criminal cases: intimate samples / Nur Aini Atiqah Abdul Aziz ... [et al.]

The objective of this research is to provide an overview of the practice of the procedure of evidence taking with regards to intimate samples in Malaysia. Intimate samples that became the main objective of this study are blood, urine, pubic hair, and semen. Besides that this research will also study the degree of acceptance of intimate samples in criminal cases. The study analyses the effectiveness of intimate sample as evidence in the court of law. Here, the procedures and formalities in collecting intimate samples are thoroughly discussed and supported with relevant law provision(s) and related cases. Apart from that, this study has also looked into other jurisdiction on the acceptance of intimate samples in the courts of law in Australia, United Kingdom, and United States. Finally, this study has provided some recommendations to the relevant authorities so as to provide better performance in preserving the purity of intimate samples