National DNA Database

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The National DNA Database is an initiative by the United Kingdom government to store the DNA records of those accused of crimes and from crime scenes and retaining all samples collected. Regulated by the Home Office, the database is described as a "key police intelligence tool"[1].

Statistics

Number of records held: 3,785,571 at 31/03/2006 [2]

Percentage of population on database: 5.2% [1]

Monthly growth: 30,000 [3]

Number profiles of unconvicted 10-17 year olds: 24,000 [3]

Number of crimes solved per year using DNA database: 20,000 [3]

Cost from 2002 to 2007: £300 million [1]

Controversy

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Home Office - The national DNA database. Home Office. Retrieved on December 05, 2007.
  2. ↑ Home Office - The National DNA Database Annual Report 2005-2006 (PDF). Home Office. Retrieved on December 05, 2007.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 All UK 'must be on DNA database'. BBC News (September 05, 2007). Retrieved on December 05, 2007.
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