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Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Monday, 8 January 2007.


Crime: Rape

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they intend to review the requirement for a victim of rape to give written consent for the retention of their DNA on the National DNA Database.
Answer

At the present time the Government do not intend to review the requirement for a victim of rape to give written consent for the retention of their DNA on the National DNA Database.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
770; 688 c17WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Databases Genetics Rape Victims
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk