DNA database 'breach of rights'

DNA database 'breach of rights'

news.bbc.co.uk

Two British men should not have had their DNA and fingerprints retained by police, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled.

The men's information was held by South Yorkshire Police, although neither was convicted of any offence.

The judgement could have major implications on how DNA records are stored in the UK's national database.

The judges said keeping the information "could not be regarded as necessary in a democratic society".

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[edit on 4-12-2008 by citizen smith]

At last, a successful challenge has been made to the UK DNA database state and forced the govenment to consider and issue a ruling on the verdict within the next 3 months.

The DNA database as it stands is nothing short of 'Big Brother' with the state holding genetic profiles regardless of whether a suspect is cleared under due legal process...we can only hope that this ruling stands



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