Article 34 — Physical examination

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Art. 20 Civil Code where an investigat- ing police officer considers it necessary, having regard to the offence with which the accused is charged, that a physical examination of the accused should be made, he may require a registered medical I-Iractitioner to make such exal)1ination and require him to record in writing the results of such examination. Examination under this Article shalI include the taking of a blood test. (2) An investigatingpofice officer may, with the agreement of the victim of an offence or, where he is incapable with the consent of the parent or guardian, require a registered medical practitioner to make such physical examination ItSthe offence being inquired into would appear to require. He shalI require the registered medical practitioner to record in writing the results of such examination.