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Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 2010. It was answered by James Brokenshire (Conservative) on Monday, 20 December 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.


DNA: Databases

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) when her Department plans to implement proposals to destroy DNA records of those who have not been convicted of any crime;
Answer

We will bring forward a package of proposals on DNA retention in the Freedom Bill. These proposals will build on our commitment to adopt the protections of the Scottish model.We are working with the police service so that our proposals can be implemented as soon as possible after they have received parliamentary approval.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
31242; 520 c1096W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Databases DNA
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk