Did you know that anyone suspected of being involved in a crime has their DNA recorded, but when they become eliminated from the investigation, (eg they can prove they were somewhere else) the DNA record is retained on a computer database which is growing very fast. The DNA of these people is then checked against old cases and has resulted in some old murders and rapes being solved - great. But if you are close to an incident when out in Wimborne or Verwood you could be on record for life. The DNA records include under 18s and there is currently no way to demand that your record is removed.
Innocent until proved guilty?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
i really dont think that it should be a problem for the police to keep your DNA records, if you are caught up as being a suspect in a crime which you didnt commit then the police can tell whether you are guilty or innocent straight away, rather than having to take your DNA again.
if you have nothing to hide then there should be no problem.
i agree with jenny. it shouldnt matter that they have your DNA unless you commit a crime. so they should be able to keep it for as long as they need it
How can anyone trust a Government as corrupt as ours to keep this sort of data about innocent people. I think SGG is correct in that we are heading towards a society which will soon class all citizens as guilty unless proved innocent.
There is a famous quote by Benjamin Franklin that say's "They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
Maybe the Labour Government should take note of this!!
I think that it is good that the police are allowed to keep DNA, as it can mean that people who commit crimes are caught before they cause more damage.
Post a Comment