Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Baroness Featherstone (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 15 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 37 members in total.

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DNA DATABASE

That this House recognises the vital role DNA and the DNA database play in the detection of crimes but is concerned about the retention of DNA samples on the National Police Database of those individuals who are neither charged nor cautioned; further recognises the potential detrimental effect the retention of DNA samples has on innocent juveniles; further recognises that there is a disproportionate number of DNA samples retained from members of black and ethnic minorities; and therefore calls on the Government to bring forward legislation to remove the DNA samples of non-charged and non-cautioned individuals currently on the database, except when the individuals concerned give their willing and continuing consent to the retention of their DNA.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

DNA DATABASE (44A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lynne Jones (primary, Labour) and tabled on Thursday, 16 November 2006. It has been signed by 14 members in total.

at end add `and to begin a national debate about the desirability of introducing a complete national DNA database.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

44 

44A1 

Session

2006-07

Other sponsors

Vincent Cable

Annette Brooke

Andrew George

Mike Penning

David Heath

Subjects

Databases DNA

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk