Proceeding contribution from Mike Crockart (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 March 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Protection of Freedoms Bill.
Protection of Freedoms Bill
May I try to help the right hon. Gentleman? The basic principle being advanced is that the retention of DNA prevents further crimes, but I think that what he really means is that it assists in the detection of further crimes. The mere holding of DNA would not have prevented even the case that he cited.
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- 542 c567
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- 2010-12
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- Children Databases Biometrics Detainees Fingerprints DNA Human rights EU law Human trafficking Harassment Internet Powers of entry Vetting Terrorism Schools Stop and search Sexual offences Voluntary work Stalking
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- Protection of Freedoms Bill 2010-12
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