Written question asked by David Heathcoat-Amory (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2008. It was answered by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Monday, 15 December 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.
DNA
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps she plans to take to destroy DNA samples taken from people subsequently not convicted of the crime of which they were suspected.
- Answer
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DNA and fingerprints play an invaluable role in fighting crime. We are carefully considering how best to give effect to the recent judgment of the European Court of Human Rights.We recognise the importance of the judgment and will publish our response to the court's findings as soon as possible.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 485 c504W; 242987
- Session
- 2008-09
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Databases DNA
- Link
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