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]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 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.