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

What plans he has to introduce legislation which relates criteria for the retention of personal data which describes the analysis of DNA samples, fingerprints and criminal records to the seriousness of the offence; if he will list the current retention criteria; and on what statute the retention criteria is based.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

250 c559-60W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Databases Criminal records Fingerprints Genetics