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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

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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