mojosmom

I found this a really fascinating post MJM, was the DNA lecture from the legal perspective? We order DNA testing the whole time in the Family Courts here in the UK (and I am frequently concerned about the human fall-out from the results, sometimes I think DNA should stand for Do Not Ask). We also get DNA evidence in Youth Crime, as everyone who is arrested has a DNA sample taken, and it has certainly helped clear up some clusters of offending. However there are HUGE issues as to how long the Police should be allowed to retain DNA records on their data-base, particularly if the defendant is found not guilty. I'd love to know what the protocol is with you.