(3) In subsection (8)—

(a) omit the word “and” at the end of the definition of “sample”, and

(b) 25after the definition of “relevant physical data” insert “; and

• terrorist investigation” has the meaning given by
  
  section 32 of the Terrorism Act 2000.”

Part 6 Material subject to the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland)

30Order 1989

7 (1) This paragraph applies to the following material—

(a) a DNA profile to which Article 64 of the 1989 Order (destruction of

fingerprints and samples) applies, or

(b) fingerprints to which Article 64 of the 1989 Order applies, other than

35fingerprints taken under Article 61(6A) of that Order.

(2) If the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland determines

that it is necessary for any material to which this paragraph applies to be

retained for the purposes of national security—

(a) the material is not required to be destroyed in accordance with

40Article 64 of the 1989 Order, and

(b) Article 64(3AB) of that Order does not apply to the material,

for as long as the determination has effect.