Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 November 1994. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 1994 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

Under what circumstances the new criminal records system, PHOENIX, will hold personal data which relate to individuals who have been acquitted, or who are not prosecuted; and to comment on how long such data are retained.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

250 c559W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Databases Criminal records Acquittals