Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 2009.
Biometric Data
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to legislate to abide by the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights of 4 December 2008 in S and Marper v United Kingdom so as to end the practice of holding DNA samples of individuals who are arrested but later acquitted or have the charges against them dropped; and, if so, whether they will ensure that the practice is ended and legislation enacted during the present Parliament.
- Answer
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We will bring forward proposals to change domestic law in response to the judgment as soon as parliamentary time allows.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 6206; 715 c243WA
- Session
- 2008-09
- Notes
- Question printed on 19 November 2009.
- Subjects
- Databases DNA Judgements European Court of Human Rights
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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