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Written question asked by Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 July 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 October 2007. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 8 October 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Genetics: Databases

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2007, Official Report, column 894W, on genetics: databases, what studies have been conducted by her Department on the impact of the national DNA database on black and minority ethnic communities.
Answer

The Home Office Forensic Science and Pathology Unit conducted a review in 2005-06. In April 2007 responsibility for the National DNA Database transferred to the National Policing Improvement Agency who are currently conducting an equality impact assessment on the database.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
154203; 464 c165W
Session
2006-07
Related items
Genetics: Databases
Monday, 11 June 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Databases Genetics
Link
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