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Written question asked by David Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 May 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 May 2009. It was answered by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.


DNA Database

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate she has made of the number of crimes detected using DNA profiles held on the national DNA database in the last 12 months.
Answer

In 2007-08, 33,034 crimes were detected in which a DNA match was available or played a part in solving the crime. They included 83 homicides and 184 rapes. Figures for the 2008-09 financial year will be available shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
492 c1155W; 275729
Session
2008-09
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Databases DNA
Link
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