DNA samples and finger prints

DNA samples and finger prints in United Kingdom

“Provisions were included in the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 amending PACE. Under these provisions DNA samples and finger prints must be destroyed if it appears to the police that the material was taken unlawfully. DNA samples and fingerprints of those arrested but not convicted must normally be removed from the police DNA database. If a person was arrested but not convicted of certain sexual or violent offences their DNA and fingerprint details may be retained for up to 5 years.”

Source: Update to English Legal System (Elliot). Pag. 401

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