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Written question asked by Lord Browne of Belmont (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 27 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 August 2020. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 August 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.


DNA: Databases

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many DNA profiles of individuals not convicted of any crime have been added to the National DNA Database since 2015.

Answer

The National DNA Database system does not maintain the conviction (or otherwise) status for retained DNA profiles of individuals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7328
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Databases DNA
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk